Maine Sen. Collins enlists ex-Democratic colleague Manchin in effort to highlight her independence
Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine has built her political reputation on independence from her party. As the election season winds down, she is campaigning with Joe Manchin, a former Democratic senator, to reinforce that image with voters. Manchin has endorsed Collins and plans to campaign for her, saying he wants to counter claims that she enables President Trump.
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Republican Sen. Collins promotes her independence and ‘true blue-blooded Maine’-ness by partnering with ex-Dem. Joe Manchin and breaking from Trump
Maine Sen. Collins enlists ex-Democratic colleague Manchin in effort to highlight her independence
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2 developments- Oct 19Joe Manchin will campaign Wednesday for Susan Collins in Maine
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