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On the recordJune 29, 2016
Donald Trump was not my second choice. He was not my third choice. And I'm going to see what happens at the convention. It is going to be very important to me whom Donald Trump chooses as his running mate. And that is arguably the most important decision that a candidate can make.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins shares her hesitations about Trump and emphasizes the importance of his vice presidential pick.

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