Maine Senate Debate: Collins Says She’s ‘Not Exactly’ Trump’s Favorite Senator
In Maine Senate debate, Collins says she's 'not exactly' Trump's favorite senator. Key moments and quotes from the closely watched race.
POLICY WIRE — Augusta, United States — In a heated Senate debate, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine emphasized her three-decade legislative record while criticizing some of President Donald Trump’s policies. Democrat Troy Jackson, meanwhile, accused Collins of not using her influence to challenge the administration effectively.
The Maine Senate race is one of the most closely watched contests in November, with implications for control of the upper chamber. Although the state leans Democratic and has not supported a Republican presidential candidate since the 1980s, Collins has consistently survived tough re-election battles, frustrating Democrats for over a decade. Recent polls suggest a very tight race.
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Collins highlighted her experience, seniority, and ability to secure federal funding for Maine as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. She noted that she has brought in resources to ease the tax burden on residents. When asked about potential visits from Trump, she said, ‘I’ve heard nothing from his office, and I’m not exactly his favorite senator.’ Jackson, however, argued that Collins has not used her power to oppose Trump’s agenda, citing her vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
