'Not exactly his favorite senator': Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate
Republican challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Senate race says she opposes Iran war and Canada tariffs
TL;DR
- Susan Collins, a Republican senator from Maine, is distancing herself from Donald Trump in a debate.
- She stated she is not Trump's "favorite senator" and highlighted her voting record with Joe Biden.
- Collins emphasized her independent voting record, claiming to vote against her party more than any other senator.
- Democratic challenger Troy Jackson accused Collins of being a Trump loyalist and criticized her vote for Brett Kavanaugh.
- Jackson linked Kavanaugh's confirmation to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
- Collins expressed opposition to the war with Iran and tariffs on Canada.
- Polls indicate the race between Collins and Jackson is very close.