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Collins Faces Backlash as Platner Gains Momentum in 2026 Race

9/5/2025

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Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) faces criticism ahead of the 2026 midterm race against progressive Graham Platner.
A report shows Collins voted for Trump's Medicaid cuts after receiving a $2 million donation from Steve Schwarzman.
Collins' office claims donations did not influence her vote, which was not crucial for the bill's passage.
Platner, a Marine veteran, accuses Collins of favoring corporate interests over working-class needs.
His campaign has raised over $1 million, reflecting growing support amid Collins' declining approval ratings.

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Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) faces criticism ahead of the 2026 midterm race against progressive Graham Platner.
A report shows Collins voted for Trump's Medicaid cuts after receiving a $2 million donation from Steve Schwarzman.
Collins' office claims donations did not influence her vote, which was not crucial for the bill's passage.
Platner, a Marine veteran, accuses Collins of favoring corporate interests over working-class needs.
His campaign has raised over $1 million, reflecting growing support amid Collins' declining approval ratings.