Bloomberg: “The GOP senator’s independence from Donald Trump — or lack thereof, depending who you ask — has become the key dividing line in the critical race. Maine voted against Trump by 7 percentage points in 2024 and is struggling with his tariffs on Canada and heating prices spiked by the Iran war.”
“This should be one of the most ripe states for Democrats to pick up, given its blue lean (as we’ve noted). But even as they push for wins in conservative Texas and Kansas, the Pine Tree State looms as a potential stumbling block.”
“Democrats, who have tried (and failed) to defeat Collins for years, accuse her of mostly breaking with Trump when it doesn’t change outcomes — but does make for good campaign talking points. They are quick to note she supported two of the president’s three Supreme Court appointees — who later overturned Roe v. Wade — despite her own public support for abortion rights.”