Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine Senate debate
The Republican senator, facing Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, touted her record of breaking with Trump and voting against her own party.
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Senator Susan Collins of Maine distanced herself from Donald Trump during a televised debate with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, as she sought to present an image of independence in a state that has voted against Trump in three consecutive elections.
Collins said she opposes a war with Iran and tariffs on Canada, positioning herself apart from the president on several policy fronts. She said at one point that she is “not exactly his favorite senator.”
In an unusual claim for a Republican, Collins said she voted with former President Joe Biden, a Democrat, more than 90% of the time during his administration. She also said she has voted against her own party more often than any other senator.
The debate comes amid a competitive Senate race, with Jackson mounting a challenge to Collins' seat.
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- ‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate — The Guardian — World
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