Collins enlists Manchin to woo moderates as she distances herself from Trump

What happened: Republican Sen. Susan Collins campaigned in Lewiston, Maine with Joe Manchin, who said she is "not a Trump senator." Collins is running for a sixth term and distanced herself from Trump on Putin and Russia sanctions. Key numbers: CBS News rates the race a toss-up. Collins won in 2020 by more than 8 points while Trump lost Maine by 9 points. Why it matters: Manchin's appearance is aimed at moderate voters in a toss-up race. Opponent Troy Jackson and protesters question her independence, saying she only breaks with Trump when her vote does not matter.

Republican Sen. Susan Collins campaigned in Lewiston, Maine with Joe Manchin, who said she is "not a Trump senator." Collins is running for a sixth term and distanced herself from Trump on Putin and Russia sanctions.

Manchin's appearance is aimed at moderate voters in a toss-up race. Opponent Troy Jackson and protesters question her independence, saying she only breaks with Trump when her vote does not matter.