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Sen. Collins campaigns with ex-Dem Manchin to highlight independence

Senator Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, is campaigning with former Democratic Senator Joe Manchin to emphasize her independent political stance. Collins is facing a challenging reelection bid and is highlighting her bipartisan work and willingness to diverge from former President Donald Trump. Her opponent, Troy Jackson, is campaigning with progressive figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while Collins seeks to appeal to moderate voters by showcasing her ability to work across the aisle. AI

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Sen. Collins campaigns with ex-Dem Manchin to highlight independence

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Patrick Whittle ·

    Republican Sen. Collins promotes her independence and ‘true blue-blooded Maine’-ness by partnering with ex-Dem. Joe Manchin and breaking from Trump

    Manchin said to lose Collins would be “to lose the soul of the Senate.”