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The Bangor Daily News covered the Maine Democratic Party’s new website on gubernatorial candidate Rick Bennett, Rick’s Receipts, which lays out his long record as a Republican operative and politician.
As Republicans gather for the Maine GOP Convention this weekend, one thing is clear: Susan Collins is running on the same record that has made her one of the most unpopular senators in the country.
Rick’s Receipts: The Record Maine Voters Should Know.
Health care will be a defining issue for voters this cycle.
MeidasTouch News: Exclusive: Susan Collins Will Receive Award at D.C. 'Lobbyist Prom' This Month
In case you missed it, new reporting from MeidasTouch shows PACs backing Susan Collins accepted tens of thousands of dollars from donors linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
This morning, the Bangor Daily News highlighted how Republican candidates for governor, including Garrett Mason, Bobby Charles, and Jonathan Bush, are scrambling to secure Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement ahead of the primary.
Susan Collins once again sided with Donald Trump, voting against a war powers resolution and doubling down on her support for his unauthorized war with Iran.
In case you missed it, Susan Collins is set to receive the Bryce Harlow Award this week at Washington, D.C.’s “Lobbyist Prom” – an annual gala backed by corporate lobbyists and Big Pharma.
As Congress returns from recess and the Iran war debate continues, one thing is clear: Susan Collins enabled Donald Trump’s war and she’s benefiting from it.
A new report from End Citizens United ranks Susan Collins among the most corrupt politicians in the country for 2026.
While Mainers worry about rising gas prices, Susan Collins is cashing in on the war in Iran.
“She sided again and again with the extremists who have spent decades trying to take our rights away”.
All Three Candidates Qualified for the Ballot are Confirmed to Attend.
Susan Collins is once again showing where her loyalties lie – calling on Republicans to unite behind MAGA extremist Paul LePage in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Just one day after telling News Center Maine that a sixth term would be her last in the U.S. Senate if re-elected in November, Susan Collins is already walking it back.
“We need politicians who support voter involvement, not make it more difficult”
In a WLOB interview with Ray and Dee Dee Richardson, Jonathan Bush doubled down on his obsession with kicking Mainers off MaineCare
In case you missed it, Susan Collins violated the disclosure provisions of the STOCK Act – a law she helped write – by failing to properly disclose her husband’s purchase of Pfizer corporate bond worth up to $50,000.
President Trump recently praised Susan Collins during an interview on Fox News.
In case you missed it, Susan Collins sided with Donald Trump and Senate Republicans over the weekend to block a measure that would have ensured funding for TSA amid the ongoing DHS shutdown.
Today marks the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which thousands of Mainers relied on to afford their health care last year.
Bobby Charles is leaning further into the far-right lane, securing an endorsement from Newt Gingrich.
Many of the Republican candidates for governor and former Republican Rick Bennett opposed the law then and continue to oppose MaineCare expansions, which was made possible through the ACA.
In case you missed it, the Maine Democratic Party held a press call yesterday calling out Susan Collins for supporting the SAVE Act.
Today, Susan Collins cast a decisive vote in favor of the SAVE Act, once again providing a critical vote for Donald Trump and clearing the way for legislation that could strip voting access from more than 300,000 Maine women.
Another chaotic week on the Republican gubernatorial campaign trail saw candidates scrambling for Donald Trump’s favor and clashing in a contentious debate. MDP will discuss and define the GOP field during a press call on Monday the 16th at 10 am.
Mason also admits to openly vying for Trump’s endorsement.
Tonight, Jonathan Bush, David Jones, Jim Libby, Owen McCarthy, Garrett Mason, Ben Midgley, and Robert Wessels participated in a Republican gubernatorial debate in Old Orchard Beach.
Another week in the circus that is the Republican primary for governor.
Once again, Susan Collins sided with Donald Trump, voting against a war powers resolution that would have halted U.S. military action against Iran that Trump initiated without authorization from Congress.
Higher gas prices also mean higher heating costs for Maine families.
The non-Mainer with a shady business background.
Today, Susan Collins voted against a war powers resolution to stop Donald Trump from dragging the United States into war.
Caucus turnout surges nearly 18% as voters signal they're ready to win in 2026.
This morning, the Bangor Daily News highlighted the increased spending Illinois-based MAGA billion Richard Uihlein is investing to buy Garrett Mason the gubernatorial race.
Her support for the “wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing bill” shows “display of loyalty to the president”.
As Charles offers blanket support for Trump’s ICE operations, the rest of the Republican field must answer: Do they stand with ICE and Trump-style extremism or with Maine families?
In case you missed it, despite Maine voters having “overwhelmingly” rejected a referendum that would impose new voting restrictions less than one year ago, Susan Collins is now fundraising off of her support for the SAVE Act, which could strip voting access from more than 300,000 Maine women.
Tonight, Democrats secured a critical victory in House District 94. Scott Harriman’s victory is a win for working families both in the district and across Maine.
The harmful and “unnecessary” legislation is based on “false claims” of voter fraud.
In case you missed it, Susan Collins featured a prominent anti-abortion lawmaker in her campaign launch video, according to new reporting from the Maine Beacon.
Collins Gave Trump Administration a “Crucial Vote” Towards Passing Voter Suppression Bill.
In case you missed it, Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson responded to Susan Collins’ reelection launch by calling out her decades-long record and making clear that Mainers see through it.
In case you missed it, the Maine Democratic Party held a press call today responding to Susan Collins’ reelection campaign announcement and outlining what’s at stake for Mainers in 2026
Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson released the following statement on Sen. Susan Collins announcing her campaign for reelection.
In case you missed it, Susan Collins is on the defensive over her handling of ICE funding – creating new problems for national Republicans in one of their toughest battleground states.
As negotiators on Capitol Hill admit that talks of a deal on ACA subsidies have fallen apart, one thing remains clear: Susan Collins has utterly failed Mainers, who are now losing access to affordable health care.
“There are signs that her moderate schtick isn’t selling anymore”.
MAGA billionaire Richard Uihlein’s group, Restoration of America PAC, is dumping hundreds of thousands of dollars into TV ads to boost extremist Garrett Mason for governor. Uihlein is a well-known anti-choice extremist who has backed extreme candidates across the country.
Trump Praised Collins Today at Bill Signing as she Held MAGA Hat.
As WMTW reports, the Maine Democratic Party called out Collins for choosing to “side with Donald Trump and ICE instead of Mainers”.
Today, Susan Collins tried to score political points by voting to redirect money from ICE to Medicaid — after she was a “key” “pivotal vote” to advancing the bill that stripped money from Medicaid in the first place.
Maine Democratic Party spokesperson Kristi Johnston released the following statement.
Despite weeks of ICE raids that have spread fear across Maine communities, Susan Collins voted to advance a Department of Homeland Security funding bill that keeps ICE fully funded and operating without any additional reforms or accountability.
After weeks of refusing to hold the Trump administration accountable as ICE spreads fear in Maine communities, Susan Collins is now falsely claiming she opposed funding for ICE. In reality, Collins was a “key” “pivotal vote” to advancing the OBBB bill.
New Morning Consult polling underscores just how far Susan Collins has fallen with Maine voters as she heads toward a reelection campaign: only about 2 in 5 voters approve of her job performance, while a majority – 54% – disapprove.
Maine Democratic Party spokesperson Kristi Johnston released the following statement.
Susan Collins is facing mounting criticism for her failure to hold the Trump administration accountable after ICE agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minnesota on Saturday. Susan Collins is facing mounting criticism for her failure to hold the Trump administration accountable after ICE agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minnesota on Saturday.
Collins cast the decisive vote for Brett Kavanaugh and continues to back anti-choice judges.
“The Trump administration has deployed ICE agents to Portland, Lewiston, and possibly other Maine communities. This is not about public safety. It is about fear, control, and political theater.
Maine Democratic Party executive director Devon Murphy-Anderson released the following statement on Susan Collins’ war powers resolution vote.
Maine Democratic Party Charlie Dingman released the following statement after President Donald Trump endorsed former Governor Paul LePage for Maine's 2nd Congressional District.
In case you missed it, new reporting from MeidasTouch shows PACs backing Susan Collins accepted tens of thousands of dollars from donors linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
For the second time in the exact same day, Susan Collins fell in line with Donald Trump’s anti-choice agenda and supported another judicial nominee who poses a direct threat to women’s reproductive freedom
Collins refused to extend tax credits, Mainers are paying the price and forgoing insurance
Collins refused to extend ACA tax credits, now the insurance groups backing her campaign are jacking up insurance rates
Susan Collins votes to confirm Trump-appointed Robert Chamberlin to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
For months, Collins has refused to extend ACA tax credits and claimed it would be difficult to negotiate any changes to credits
Five Weeks Since Open Enrollment Started, Collins to Blame for Mainers’ Skyrocketing Insurance Costs
Collins refused to extend tax credits, Mainers are paying the price
See what Mainers are saying about the ACA and ACA tax credits after Collins refused to extend ACA tax credits and has “voted over a dozen times to repeal or undermine the Affordable Care Act.”
Collins confirmed Kavanaugh, Roe was overturned, Collins is still rubber stamping anti-choice judges
Collins refused to extend ACA tax credits, now “Mainers consider forgoing health insurance due to spiking costs”
Susan Collins was recently honored by the 60 Plus Association
Mainers call out Collins, share personal stories about devastating impacts of expiring ACA tax credits
Impacted Mainers continue to call out Susan Collins for not including an extension for ACA tax credits in the deal to reopen the government and repeatedly voting against a bill that would have extended the credits.
Collins voted against extending ACA tax credits, but takes credit for a deal that gives Republican Senators “a big payday.”
Collins refused to extend tax credits, Mainers are paying the price
Collins cost Mainers affordable health care, new video highlights Collins in her own words saying extending ACA tax credits is a “poison pill”
Collins continues to cost Mainers their health care
Susan Collins is now scrambling to rewrite her record on a provision that would provide taxpayer-funded payouts to her fellow Republican Senators – despite her previously taking full credit for it.
Collins now claims ACA marketplace open enrollment makes it hard to adjust insurance rates and save health care, despite previously asserting there was no rush to act
As House gears up to vote on releasing Epstein files, Collins already showed Mainers where she stands
Collins refused to extend tax credits, Mainers are paying the price
Mainers see insurance rates skyrocket after Collins refused to extend tax credits
Dozens of Mainers protested outside Susan Collins’ office after she refused to include ACA tax credit extension
Collins voted against an amendment to extend ACA credits for one year
Mainers see skyrocketing insurance rates amid open enrollment as Collins refuses to act
Collins caught applauding Trump at White House as Mainers receive notices of skyrocketing insurance premiums
Collins Confirms Anti-Choice Judge With Ties to Extreme Texas Heartbeat Bill
The Maine Democratic Party released the following statements celebrating a decisive defeat of Question 1 — a Republican-led voter suppression effort to restrict ballot access:
Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson: “We commend Congressman Golden for his decades of dedicated service, both in Congress and through his military service. Like so many of us Mainers, family comes first for him and we therefore deeply understand and respect his choice to step away from this work and wish him luck in his next chapter."
What Mainers are Saying: “Susan Collins Refuses to Protect Our Health Care”
Collins-greenlit Medicaid cuts and restrictions force Maine Family Planning to officially end primary care services
Collins ignores Mainers, votes to confirm judge who backs “fetal personhood bill” that lays groundwork for criminalizing abortion
Reporting reveals Collins fundraising appeal boosting Winsome Earle-Sears
Maine Family Planning officially ends primary care due to Collins-greenlit cuts and restrictions to Medicaid funding
Mainers continue to sound the alarm over skyrocketing insurance rates thanks to Collins’ inaction
Mainers brace for premium increases that could make health care unaffordable
Mainers continue sound alarm over skyrocketing insurance rates as Collins does nothing
Collins admits she was critical in passing toxic GOP tax bill that guts health care
Collins Confirms Anti-Choice Judge Who Defended Strict Abortion Ban
Mainers are “bracing for devastating premium increases that could make their health care unaffordable.”
Hear Mainers share personal stories about devastating impacts of ACA tax credits expiring
ICYMI: “Susan Collins Confirms Yet Another Anti-Abortion Judge to Lifetime Seat” [Jezebel]
Photo reveals Collins smiling with MAGA goodie bag after celebrating Republican "unity" in opposing efforts to save affordable health care
Bush Praises D.C. Republicans’ Budget Law That Takes Away Health Care From Mainers
White House celebrates Republican "unity" in opposing efforts to save affordable health care
Charles: “I Am Unapologetically Pro-Life.”
After years of crying “voter fraud” every time a Mainer casts a ballot they don’t like, Republican operatives have finally found real voter registration misconduct — by looking in the mirror.
Mainers sound alarm over skyrocketing insurance rates as Collins does nothing
Do Jonathan Bush and Other Maine GOP Gov Candidates Agree?
Susan Collins Responsible for Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums as ACA Exchange “Window Shopping” Opens
ICYMI: Collins Confirms Judge Who “Urged” the Overturn of Roe and Defended Court Decision to Protect Texas Abortion Ban
Collins Confirms Anti-Choice Judge Who Demanded Roe Be Put in the “Dustbin of History”
What They’re Saying: Maine Democrats, Advocates Criticize Collins, “Warn [of] Health Care Increases” [Maine Morning Star]
Just two days ago Collins offered no regrets in confirming Russ Vought.
ICYMI: Maine Dems, Health Care Leaders Call Out Collins for Failing To Protect Mainers’ Health Care
In Unity and In Action: Maine Democrats Hit the Doors in 36 Towns to Protect Voting Rights in Huge Weekend of Action
Maine Democratic Party Statement on Jonathan Bush’s Entrance into the Gubernatorial Race
Collins offers no regrets in confirming Russ Vought, even as he dismantles Congressional power and threatens mass layoffs to federal employees
What Mainers are Watching and Reading: “Abortion Rights Advocates Criticize Collins on Anniversary of Vote to Confirm Kavanaugh” [Maine Public]
CollinsDoomedRoe.com highlights Collins’ record threatening reproductive freedom
ICYMI: Maine Dems, Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund and Patient Advocates Call Out Collins on Anniversary of Kavanaugh Confirmation
OMB Director publicly shared the same priorities he is currently pushing just months before Collins confirmed him
Collins spent September voting against saving Mainers’ health care and suffering from damning reports
“Maine Family Planning will shut down its primary care practice because of federal funding cuts”
Collins Again Votes Against Saving Health Care for Mainers As Government Shuts Down
What Mainers are Watching and Reading: Thanks to Collins, Mainers “Could See Their Premiums Skyrocket”
What Mainers Are Saying: “Sen. Collins Ought to Show Courage Against Trump or Step Aside”
ICYMI: Maine Dems and ECU Call Out Collins For Putting Wall Street, Insurance Company Donors & Herself Before Mainers
OMB Director publicly shared the same priorities he is currently pushing just months before Collins confirmed him
Maine Dems Statement on Susan Collins’ Long Record of Undermining the Affordable Care Act, Mainers’ Patient Rights
BREAKING: Collins Votes Against Saving Health Care for 110,000 Mainers, Moves Government Closer to a Shutdown
Collins’ “support for Trump might hurt her in a state that votes for Democrats”
Statement: Susan Collins Still Responsible For RFK Jr.’s Chaos and Undermining of Science
Collins hasn’t backed legislation to extend premium tax credits - “without them, the typical monthly premium would jump from about $260 to $440.”
Susan Collins previously asserted she would “shape the fiscal priorities of our country,” — now she’s “not part” of the effort to protect health care for Mainers
Susan Collins: "We’re Going to Need the Evidence" of Americans Getting Sicker to Take Action
In case you missed it, Mainers are continuing to watch and hear about Susan Collins’ vote to block the release of the Epstein files.
ICYMI: Susan Collins Votes to Block Release of Epstein Files
In case you missed it, Mainers are reading and hearing about Susan Collins voting to block the release of the Epstein files.
Susan Collins previously asserted she chairs “the most powerful committee in Congress,” and that she would “shape the fiscal priorities of our country.”
Collins Votes to Confirm Judge who Helped Author Complaint to Restrict Mifepristone
Mainers: Collins is to Blame for Her Own “Concerns” on RFK Jr. and OMB Director Russ Vought
Collins’ Vulnerabilities, “Hollow” Concerns, And Failure to Wield Powers Called Out on WMTW’s “In the Arena”
“Finest luxury hotels,” “power-broker hangout[s],” and breaking “a concrete promise.”
Susan Collins previously asserted she chairs “the most powerful committee in Congress,” and that she would “shape the fiscal priorities of our country.”
Reporting affirms “Sen. Susan Collins is struggling to shake her reputation as a sellout to corporate interests”
Maine Democratic Party Executive Director discusses Collins’ votes, her vulnerability, and voter backlash on SiriusXM
Collins, who has already doubled down on her support RFK Jr., goes silent to press amid renewed scrutiny of Secretary
BREAKING: “Susan Collins Raked in Wall Street Cash Before Advancing Trump Tax Bill” [Rolling Stone]
Maine Democratic Party Executive Director on MSNBC: Collins ”votes with the GOP and with Trump when they need her most.”
ICYMI: Collins AGAIN “Met with Protests,” as Backlash Against Her Gains National Attention
Susan Collins once again had an awful month
Collins, who has already said she didn't regret confirming RFK Jr., brushes over dangerous moves with typical concerns and “alarmed” remarks
“When a senator is getting shouted down at a ribbon-cutting ceremony a year out from a re-election campaign, that’s not a great sign.
What They’re Saying: Collins “Met with Loud Boos and Hundreds of Protesters” at “One of the Few Public Events on Collins’ Calendar”
What Mainers are Reading: Susan Collins Costs Maine
Event “was forced to move inside as protesters lined the streets.”
After Collins opposed a stock trading ban and ran from press questions about husband’s stock holdings, new poll reaffirms Collins on wrong side of Maine public opinion
Collins “provided essential votes” for anti-choice judges that Leonard Leo pushed to be confirmed
ICYMI: Maine Dems Gather in Portland, Highlight How “Collins Cost Us”
Report Warns Hospitals in Aroostook, Ellsworth Face Imminent Risk of Closure Due to Medicaid Cuts”
ICYMI: “Health Care Providers Call Out Collins for Supporting Medicaid Cuts that Will Slash Rural Hospitals, Jobs and Services”
NEW: Trump Attacks Absentee Voting, Maine Republicans Push the Same Dangerous Playbook
NEW: Maine Democrats Release Digital News Ad Highlighting How “Collins Cost Us”
BREAKING: Pro-Collins Super PAC Tied To Dark Money Group Subject To FEC Complaint
ICYMI: Maine Democratic Party Event Highlights How “Collins Cost Us”
Susan Collins’ “Record Shows Pattern of Weakening Social Security”
ICYMI: Collins Runs from Press Questions About Epstein Files
NEW: Collins Runs From Questions About Stock Holdings as She Opposes Ban on Congressional Stock Trading
ICYMI: “Collins Caved, and Public Broadcasting is Paying the Price”
“A study to improve rural health care in Maine is currently on ice.”
Collins votes against her party “only after it has become apparent that the damage won’t be massive”
With Collins returning to Maine for August recess, she now owes Mainers answers.
With the US Senate in recess, Maine Dems will continue to hold Collins accountable for her recent actions and call out her decades-long failures
Susan Collins Bears Responsibility for Closure of Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Impacts to Maine
ICYMI: “Susan Collins Does Not Support a Republican’s Proposed Stock Trading Ban” [Bangor Daily News]
As Trump Admin Admits Passing “Backdoor for Privatizing Social Security,” Susan Collins’ Record In Spotlight
ICYMI: Maine Dems, Health Care Advocates Call Out Susan Collins’ Record Threatening Medicare & Medicaid
ICYMI: “Susan Collins’ Decades-Long Record of Voting to Cut Medicaid and Medicare” [Maine Beacon]
Susan Collins is a Threat to Medicare and Medicaid
Unions report that around 100 jobs have been lost due to canceled contracts and a 40 percent decline in apprenticeship applications.
Pressure campaign from her G.O.P. colleagues and the White House might have been the key factor.
She will simply do and say whatever it takes to remain a U.S. senator from Maine
According to reporting, polling from Morning Consult shows Collins hit a “record low” approval rating and the highest disapproval rating in the survey’s history.
Collins’ amendment withdrawal came after reporting that Trump is discussing potential Republican candidates to replace her
Augusta, Maine – In case you missed it, new reporting from the Bangor Daily News debunks Senator Susan Collins’ excuse for her “key” “pivotal vote” to advance the Republican budget bill that will have devastating effects on Maine, as she faces a “looming 2026 reelection battle.”
Collins’ party skirts appropriations process, hands unilateral spending power to Donald Trump, guts funding for public broadcasting and rural radio
Augusta, Maine – Susan Collins just failed to stop Washington Republicans from handing Donald Trump unilateral power over spending and legislation. Today, Senate Republicans voted to advance and remove a bill out of the Appropriations Committee that would gut funding for public broadcasting, including Maine Public Radio, hindering Mainers ability to get news, especially in rural areas.
Augusta, Maine – In case you missed it, reporting from MSNBC is detailing how Susan Collins “played [her] role and rubber-stamped” a Trump-appointed, anti-choice nominee when she voted to confirm Whitney Hermandorfer to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit yesterday.
After offering “no regrets” on casting a decisive vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, Collins is again backing a GOP appointed anti-choice judge
“Collins’ ultimate 'No' vote did not hinder the passage of the bill — giving her the political cover she almost always seeks”
Bangor, Maine – In case you missed it, coverage across Maine is highlighting the Maine Democratic Party calling out Senator Susan Collins’ complicity in advancing and the eventual passage of the GOP’s budget bill that will have devastating consequences on Maine.
Bangor, Maine – In case you missed it, today Maine Democrats gathered outside Senator Susan Collins’ office in Bangor to call out her complicity in advancing and the eventual passage of the GOP’s budget bill that will have devastating consequences on Maine.
Augusta, Maine – In case you missed it, new reporting from TIME is highlighting “just how much danger Collins is in as she faces re-election in Maine in 2026,” especially after the passage of Republicans' dangerous budget bill that will have devastating effects on Maine.
Augusta, Maine – Today, the Maine Democratic Party is launching a new video slamming Susan Collins for having “no regrets” on key votes she has taken that continue to harm Mainers and people across the country. The video comes on the anniversary of Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, who was later confirmed by Susan Collins’ decisive vote.
Augusta, Maine – In case you missed it, Susan Collins went scorched earth on NPR, accusing the network of a “partisan bent” to justify her support for stripping millions in funding.
Augusta, Maine – In case you missed it, Mainers continue to hammer Senator Susan Collins for her role in the passage of Republicans' dangerous budget bill that will have devastating impacts on Maine – from her “key” “pivotal vote” to advance the bill to her failure to use her power to stop it. This comes as experts stress how difficult it will be for Collins to avoid blame, despite an apparently “orchestrated” vote, as she is in the fight for her political career.
Bangor, ME – Earlier this month, the Maine Democratic Party hosted over 50 Democratic volunteers, leaders, and elected officials at the opening of its new Central Maine field office in Bangor. This latest investment reflects the Party’s commitment to year-round organizing, a key promise from new Chair Charlie Dingman and Vice Chair Imke Schessler-Jandreau.
Collins may have a hard time convincing voters that, as appropriations chair and a senior Republican senator with power and influence in the chamber, she did not play a pivotal role in shaping the bill
Augusta, Maine – In case you missed it, Mainers are starting to call out Senator Susan Collins for her role and “key” “pivotal vote” in advancing Republicans’ dangerous budget bill that will have devastating impacts on Maine.
A no vote would have stalled the bill.