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In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump — but spar over how
Maine Senate debate highlights Collins-Jackson criticism of Trump, signaling electoral vulnerability.
Context
What happened: In a Tuesday Senate debate in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson both criticized Trump but clashed over how Collins has handled the administration.
Why it matters: The race is one of November's contests that could decide which party controls the Senate next year. Jackson criticized Collins over her Kavanaugh vote and a procedural vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
What changed
In a Tuesday Senate debate in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson both criticized Trump but clashed over how Collins has handled the administration.
Why it matters
The race is one of November's contests that could decide which party controls the Senate next year. Jackson criticized Collins over her Kavanaugh vote and a procedural vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.