Sen. Susan Collins enlists Manchin to woo Maine moderates as she distances herself from Trump

TL;DR

Senator Susan Collins is campaigning on a message of bipartisanship, highlighting her ability to work with anyone.
She held a breakfast event with former Democratic Senator Joe Manchin to appeal to Maine voters of all political stripes.
Collins is the sole Republican senator up for reelection in a state that voted for President Trump.
Her race is considered a toss-up, but she has a history of winning tough reelection battles.
Collins distanced herself from Trump's comments on Vladimir Putin, calling Putin a "warmonger" and a "thug."
She also expressed opposition to Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia and strike a diesel deal with Moscow.
Her Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson, and some voters, like Elaine Makas, are skeptical of her criticisms of Trump, suggesting she only opposes him when her vote doesn't matter.
Protesters gathered outside her event, referencing her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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