'Not exactly his favorite senator': Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate

Republican challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Senate race says she opposes Iran war and Canada tariffs

'Not exactly his favorite senator': Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate

TL;DR

  • Susan Collins, a Republican senator from Maine, is distancing herself from Donald Trump in a debate.
  • She stated she is not Trump's "favorite senator" and highlighted her voting record with Joe Biden.
  • Collins emphasized her independent voting record, claiming to vote against her party more than any other senator.
  • Democratic challenger Troy Jackson accused Collins of being a Trump loyalist and criticized her vote for Brett Kavanaugh.
  • Jackson linked Kavanaugh's confirmation to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
  • Collins expressed opposition to the war with Iran and tariffs on Canada.
  • Polls indicate the race between Collins and Jackson is very close.