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Susan Collins: “It surprises me. I understand that people are having a difficult time right now economically. That’s why I’ve worked so…”

On the recordJune 24, 2026
It surprises me. I understand that people are having a difficult time right now economically. That’s why I’ve worked so hard to bring $1.5 billion back to the state of Maine during the past five years.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine
Source
mainemorningstar.com
Jun 24, 2026

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Responding to support for her opponent despite controversies.

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