Why 🦄 UsSenateElections picked: Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins was asked whether she could cite a vote against her party that changed the outcome. Polls show Maine voters feel Collins isn’t tough enough on President Trump, leading some to plan to vote against her.

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Why 🦄 UsSenateElections picked: Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins was asked whether she could cite a vote against her party that changed the outcome. Polls show Maine voters feel Collins isn’t tough enough on President Trump, leading some to plan to vote against her.

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Susan Collins Says Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment Reflects How He Treats Women

Nearly 3 in 5 campaign ads aired in competitive races mentioned the economy, a Post analysis found. Those ads mentioning wages, housing, affordability and other economic issues totaled $920 million, almost evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. https://wapo.st/4BhAPPw

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