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Collins Faces Decline; Newsom Teases 2028 Run

7/11/2025

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Collins Faces Decline

Senator Susan Collins faces a steep decline in support, with 71% of Mainers urging her not to seek re-election. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom is making waves in South Carolina, teasing a potential 2028 presidential run. While he rallies local Democrats, skepticism about his California leadership and looming GOP criticisms cast a shadow over his ambitions.

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Democrats Oppose Trump

New Hampshire's all-Democrat congressional delegation is rallying against President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," denouncing it as detrimental to their constituents. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan call the proposed tax cuts and spending measures immoral. Meanwhile, local activists are growing impatient, demanding a bolder stance against the GOP's agenda as the 2026 elections loom.

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Democrats Face Division

Democrats are grappling with sinking approval ratings and growing internal rifts. The controversial "Big Beautiful Bill" stirs debate, raising alarms over potential Medicaid cuts while highlighting the urgent need for a unifying agenda. In New Jersey, the gubernatorial race intensifies as Mikie Sherrill takes the lead, but her campaign faces increasing scrutiny.

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Collins Faces Decline

Senator Susan Collins faces a steep decline in support, with 71% of Mainers urging her not to seek re-election. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom is making waves in South Carolina, teasing a potential 2028 presidential run. While he rallies local Democrats, skepticism about his California leadership and looming GOP criticisms cast a shadow over his ambitions.

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