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Susan Collins defends quiet, behind-the-scenes pushback against Trump ahead of Maine debates

Collins tells Semafor her strategy is unwinding Trump decisions quietly

1 Oct 6 5:41 AM · 7d ago · 2 articles · 2 posts · 2 sources · development 1 of 1

In an interview ahead of the campaign's final stretch, Collins said her political challenge is making Mainers aware of what she has accomplished through private talks rather than public criticism, warning Maine would lose its direct line to the Cabinet if Jackson wins.

Collins tells Semafor her strategy is unwinding Trump decisions quietly
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“When you take that kind of adversarial approach, you’re unlikely to get the results, and I got results.”

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Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 7 claims were published in its stretch

  1. 2 outlets Susan Collins Is the Living Worst

    first by The Bulwark, 6d ago · also The Washington Post

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  2. 2 outlets Susan Collins is too close to Trump | Letter

    first by The Portland Press Herald, 7d ago · also Independent UK

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  3. 2 outlets In the Senate, Collins Often Defies Trump but Rarely Stops Him

    first by New York Times, 2d ago · also NYT Politics

  4. 1 outlet Here’s How—and Where—It Could All Go Wrong for Democrats

    first by Slate, 3d ago

  5. 1 outlet Trump's obsessions may help bury GOP chances in Maine and elsewhere

    first by Chicago Sun-Times, 4d ago

  6. 1 outlet Susan Collins, a political survivor, tries to outrun Trump

    first by Washington Post, 7d ago

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