Collins Says 6th-Term Rival Platner Is Too Far Left for Maine Voters
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 9
Collins Says 6th-Term Rival Platner Is Too Far Left for Maine Voters
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 9
Summary
Susan Collins said Maine voters will likely view Democratic challenger Graham Platner as too far left, sharpening the contrast in a Senate race that could help decide the GOP’s slim majority.
Platner has campaigned on a constitutional amendment to curb billionaire election spending, Medicare for All, and a path to citizenship, while Collins argues those positions are too extreme for the state.
The Democrat rejects that label, calling Collins the true radical and accusing the six-term incumbent of backing corporations, billionaires and U.S. wars over working Mainers’ interests.
Maine Democrats still see the seat as a top pickup chance, but Collins enters the race with moderate credentials and a record of surviving tough odds, including a 9-point re-election win six years ago.
The contest has gained national attention as Platner draws backing from Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Ro Khanna despite recent controversies and negative headlines.