Until Tuesday, the 2-term incumbent governor had largely focused on persuading voters she is electable and will stand up to President Donald Trump.
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Critics pounce on Janet Mills after confusion over Sagadahoc County debate
The local Democratic committee had been advertising a debate with all 3 U.S. Senate candidates for weeks, but only Graham Platner and David Costello accepted invitations.
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How Graham Platner uses trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign
Platner’s backers say part of his rise can be traced to his commitment to building a progressive community of engaged voters.
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Susan Collins has turned her back on women | Opinion
They should send her a reminder at the ballot box this November.
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Trump wants $1.5T for the military. What do Collins, Maine delegation say?
As the administration seeks a 40% increase in military spending, Republican Sen. Susan Collins is focusing on the proposed cuts to domestic programs in Trump’s latest budget request.
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Amid Iran conflict, Platner re-ups criticism of Collins for Iraq vote. Here’s the background.
In unreported Reddit comments that have been deleted, the US Senate candidate called combat ‘an excellent experience.’
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As Trump addresses the nation, Democrats hit Susan Collins over Iran vote
Maine’s senior senator told reporters in Sanford on Tuesday that she does not support boots on the ground in Iran.
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Susan Collins walks back comment saying she’d only serve 1 more term if elected
A campaign spokesperson said Collins’ statement was ‘an offhand comment to a reporter, not a formal declaration.’
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Janet Mills’ Senate run lacks policy and purpose | Opinion
By making Graham Platner our next senator, we can show that the time has come for a new kind of politics.
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The thought of Sen. Graham Platner distresses me | Opinion
Platner’s past comments and his failure to take real responsibility for them makes his candidacy alarming.