- Sen. Susan Collins is running for a sixth term in Maine, facing Democrat Graham Platner — a combat veteran and oyster farmer whose past online posts, relationships and a controversial tattoo have drawn criticism.
- President Trump has surprisingly backed Collins, calling her “sane” while savaging Platner, highlighting Trump’s continuing influence (and unpredictability) in GOP races.
- Collins is known for a moderate, independent streak — she recently hit 10,000 consecutive Senate votes — which helps her stay popular in Maine even when she parts ways with Trump.
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