The tea party is trying to topple an establishment favorite following losses in four other states.
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Gabrielle Giffords’ gun-control group to back Susan Collins
The group says it wants leaders who ‘shatter the tired myth that you can’t be pro-gun rights and pro-gun violence prevention.’
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Republican candidates in 2nd District face health care conundrum
Getting rid of some parts of the Affordable Care Act while keeping other parts could destabilize the law.
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Sen. Collins raises more than $5 million in re-election bid
Meanwhile, her Democratic challenger Shenna Bellows surpasses $1 million in total fundraising.
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McConnell dispatches tea party favorite in Kentucky
Control of the U.S. Senate could hinge on Kentucky’s outcome.
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Senate Republicans block tax break measure
The bill would have extended more than 50 tax breaks affecting millions of businesses and individuals.
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Former ‘American Idol’ Aiken has razor-thin lead in primary race
Fewer than 400 votes separate the candidates who want to face the Republican incumbent in North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Maine’s senators won’t back down on minimum wage bill
Despite a Republican filibuster blocking the latest effort, Susan Collins and Angus King are determined to find a compromise.
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Maine’s Sen. Collins signals a likely ‘no’ vote on raising minimum wage
The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on the measure, which would gradually raise today’s $7.25 hourly minimum to $10.10 over 30 months.
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Shenna Bellows gets boost from pro-choice EMILY’s List
The organization’s fundraising messages will feature the Democratic candidate who is challenging Sen. Susan Collins.