Susan Collins

United States Republican Senator from Maine

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Susan Margaret Collins is an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator for Maine. A Republican, she has represented Maine in the Senate since 1997.

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Senator Susan Collins Wins Re-election in Maine According to The Associated Press, Collins secured the win with 51 percent of the vote. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 3 weeks ago

Republicans on track to keep U.S. Senate majority [NFA] Republicans appeared poised to retain control of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, after Senator Susan Collins defied political odds to win re-election in Maine and other Republican incumbents led.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:40Published 3 weeks ago

Sen. Collins: 'I will serve you with all my heart' Republican Senator Susan Collins, an independent-minded moderate, won a surprise re-election victory in Maine on Wednesday, strengthening her party's chances of retaining control of the U.S. Senate. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:55Published 3 weeks ago

U.S. Senate seats flip in competitive races Democrats and Republicans battled for control of the U.S. Senate in half a dozen closely fought races on Wednesday. Bryan Wood reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:36Published 3 weeks ago

Susan Collins Crushes Sara Gideon In Re-Election Bid Susan Collins was considered one of the most vulnerable senators up for election this year. The Democratic Party put a target on her Maine senate seat in 2018 when she voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published 3 weeks ago

Republicans blast debate as 'a brawl', 'embarrassment' Republican U.S. Senators including Mitch McConnell, Mitt Romney, John Cornyn and Susan Collins on Wednesday blasted Tuesday night's presidential debate and denounced President Trump for not condemning.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:38Published on September 30, 2020

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The Democrats Went All Out Against Susan Collins. Rural Maine Grimaced. The $180 million Senate contest, a political scientist said, “was like being a local in Woodstock in 1969: When it first started, it was exciting and fun, but by the end, it was muddy and dirty.” NYTimes.com - Published 1 week ago
Gary Peters holds on to his Senate seat in Michigan, as Susan Collins is re-elected in Maine. NYTimes.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Senator Susan Collins wins reelection in Maine Democrat Sara Gideon's loss is a blow to the Democrats, who now have little chance of claiming a majority in the Senate. CBS News - Published 3 weeks ago

Sen. Collins thanks supporters as Gideon concedes Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has won the hardest-fought race of her career, turning back a challenge by Democrat Sara Gideon and surviving to serve a fifth term. (Nov. 4) USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Senator Susan Collins of Maine is re-elected, further dimming Democratic hopes of Senate control. NYTimes.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Susan Collins Wins in Maine, Denying Democrats a Crucial Senate Pickup After the most difficult race of her career, Senator Susan Collins held onto her seat, dealing Democrats a major setback in their push to capture the Senate majority. NYTimes.com - Published 3 weeks ago

Sen. Collins addresses supporters ahead of results The most expensive political race in Maine history drew to a close Tuesday as voters chose whether to reelect Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins to a fifth term or to oust her in favor of Democratic.. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Voting System in Maine Threatens Collins in Final Days of Close Senate Race The state’s new ranked-choice system could prove dangerous for Senator Susan Collins, who is running for a fifth term against Sara Gideon, a Democrat. NYTimes.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Woman Who Mailed Threat to Susan Collins Gets 30 Months in Prison Suzanne Muscara, 38, sent a threatening letter to the senator’s home in 2018 after becoming upset with her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice, the authorities said. NYTimes.com - Published on October 30, 2020
In final debate with Sara Gideon, Susan Collins again says she thinks Roe v. Wade is safe. NYTimes.com - Published on October 29, 2020

GOP Sen. Murkowski still thinks Supreme Court seat should wait, but will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett Murkowski's decision means Sen. Susan Collins will likely be the only Senate Republican to vote against Barrett's nomination on Monday. USATODAY.com - Published on October 24, 2020
Susan Collins hasn’t changed much, but Maine has. NYTimes.com - Published on October 23, 2020
Maine race key to flipping control of U.S. Senate Sara Gideon was leading a local town council less than a decade ago, but the Democrat is tapping anger with President Donald Trump and Sen. Susan Collin's vote for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.. USATODAY.com - Published on October 22, 2020	After Susan Collins again says she won’t back Judge Barrett, Trump lashes out. NYTimes.com - Published on October 16, 2020
Senators ask Trump to end blanket closure of U.S.-Canada border "We believe that border restrictions should reflect the actual, localized risk on both sides of the border," wrote Senators Susan Collins USATODAY.com - Published on October 2, 2020	Sara Gideon Is Running Strong Against Susan Collins in Maine Her opponent, Sara Gideon, is running on her record in the state — but does it matter in a year when all politics is national? NYTimes.com - Published on September 27, 2020
Maine Senator Susan Collins in hotly contested race Maine Senator Susan Collins faces a tough battle to keep her seat. The Republican incumbent is seeking a fifth term, but recent polls show support for her is slipping. Portland Press Herald reporter.. CBS News - Published on September 25, 2020	Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins oppose vote on Ruth Bader Ginsburg replacement before election Murkowski joins Sen. Collins of Maine as the only two Senate Republicans to explicitly reject the idea of voting on a nominee before the election. USATODAY.com - Published on September 20, 2020
Murkowski opposes filling Supreme Court seat before the election Murkowski is the second Republican, behind Senator Susan Collins of Maine, to voice opposition to filling the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat before the November election. CBS News - Published on September 20, 2020	Susan Collins says she opposes holding a vote on a replacement for Ginsburg before the election. NYTimes.com - Published on September 19, 2020
G.O.P. senators are struggling in key states, a Times poll found. A New York Times/Siena College survey showed Joe Biden leading President Trump by wide margins in Maine and Arizona, and effectively tied in North Carolina. Susan Collins trailed her Democratic rival.. NYTimes.com - Published on September 18, 2020	Polls: Coronavirus Pulls Down Trump and GOP Senators Suffer A New York Times/Siena College survey showed Joe Biden leading President Trump by wide margins in Maine and Arizona, and effectively tied in North Carolina. Susan Collins trailed her Democratic rival.. NYTimes.com - Published on September 18, 2020
'The political challenge of her life': Maine Sen. Susan Collins trailing in bid for 5th term, polls find "Senator Collins faces the political challenge of her life," said Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst Tim Malloy. USATODAY.com - Published on August 12, 2020	Why Trump's Republican Senate enablers must be ousted this fall: Former NH GOP chair The Lincoln Project is dedicated to the electoral defeat of Trump and Trumpism. Susan Collins won't be the only Senate Republican in our ads. USATODAY.com - Published on August 5, 2020
Maine Dem. Gideon wins primary, will face Collins Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon has beaten two Democrats for the right to challenge U.S. Sen. Susan Collins this fall. (July 15) USATODAY.com - Published on July 15, 2020	Sara Gideon Wins Nomination to Challenge Susan Collins in Maine Ms. Gideon, backed by the Senate Democratic campaign arm and outside political groups, had long been the favorite to challenge Senator Collins, the sole remaining New England Republican in Congress. NYTimes.com - Published on July 15, 2020
Sessions Pays the Price for Incurring Trump’s Wrath, Losing Alabama Senate Race In Maine, Sara Gideon was facing limited competition for the Democratic primary and the chance to face Susan Collins in a race that has become the priciest Senate campaign in the state’s history. NYTimes.com - Published on July 15, 2020	What Time Do Polls Close in Alabama, Maine and Texas? Jeff Sessions is fighting for his political life in an Alabama race that will signal the strength of President Trump’s hold on his base. And in Maine, the spotlight is on which Democrat will face.. NYTimes.com - Published on July 14, 2020
Supreme Court Elevates Abortion in Senate Campaigns The court’s rejection of a restrictive Louisiana abortion law, and Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh’s dissent, may create new challenges for Susan Collins and other Republican senators up for.. NYTimes.com - Published on June 29, 2020	'A threat to accountable democracy': Some Republicans object to Trump dismissal of federal watchdog "The President has not provided the kind of justification for the removal of IG Linick required by this law," said Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. USATODAY.com - Published on May 17, 2020
Sen. Susan Collins says Trump's public statements on the coronavirus outbreak have been 'very uneven' Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, faces a tough reelection battle in the fall and has criticized Trump on a number of occasions. USATODAY.com - Published on April 15, 2020	GOP sens. draft $300B plan for small businesses Republican Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Susan Collins of Maine unveiled a draft bill that would provide $300 billion in help for small businesses, including loans that would attempt to help them.. USATODAY.com - Published on March 18, 2020
Phone calls flood senators’ offices. Asked about call volume, the office of Senator Susan Collins, said that about one in every 25 calls was targeted, profane or threatening. NYTimes.com - Published on January 31, 2020	GOP Sens Collins, Romney want witnesses in Trump Senate trial, but additional testimony remains uncertain Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Mitt Romney said they want witnesses at the Senate trial of President Donald Trump, but decision remains uncertain. USATODAY.com - Published on January 31, 2020
Susan Collins says she’ll vote in favor of witnesses. Democrats would need four Republicans to side with them on Friday to demand new witnesses and documents. NYTimes.com - Published on January 31, 2020	Even Senators keep their eyes on the moderates during the question periods. The three Republicans seen as most likely to vote for witnesses are Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney. NYTimes.com - Published on January 30, 2020
Susan Collins submits first question of the trial on behalf of centrist Republicans. She was joined by Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney. NYTimes.com - Published on January 29, 2020	Romney called 2016 a time for choosing on Trump. What choice will senators make now? Sens. Romney, Portman and Burr, Susan Collins, Lamar Alexander and others, it is time for choosing. Which path will you choose for history to record? USATODAY.com - Published on January 29, 2020
Republican Collins says Bolton report strengthens case for impeachment trial witnesses Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins said on Monday the case for calling witnesses in President Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial had been strengthened by a New York Times report on a book.. Reuters - Published on January 27, 2020	Sen. Susan Collins wrote note to Chief Justice Roberts prior to his admonishing of Senators Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said she was "stunned" by remarks given by House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler at the start of the trial USATODAY.com - Published on January 24, 2020
A courtroom artist illustrates 2 senators at work. Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska appeared to be closely following the arguments. NYTimes.com - Published on January 24, 2020	Impeachment Trial Puts Susan Collins, Stung by Kavanaugh Backlash, Under Scrutiny The four-term Maine senator, who crossed party lines to vote against President Clinton’s impeachment, must now decide whether to break with President Trump. NYTimes.com - Published on January 18, 2020
Susan Collins surpasses Mitch McConnell as the most unpopular senator in a new poll The Maine Senator's net approval rating has dropped 10 points since the end of September, leaving her with a 52 percent disapproval rating USATODAY.com - Published on January 17, 2020	Susan Collins credits herself and three colleagues for securing a vote on witnesses. The Maine Republican confirmed the rules will allow a vote on whether to call witnesses. NYTimes.com - Published on January 15, 2020
3 Republicans Are Open to Impeachment Witnesses, but Democrats Need a 4th Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney seem open to witnesses in President Trump’s impeachment trial. With one more Republican, Democrats could commandeer the proceedings. NYTimes.com - Published on January 15, 2020	Sen. Susan Collins: 'It is inappropriate' for Mitch McConnell, Democrats for prejudge impeachment trial Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said that senators on both sides of the aisle were wrong to predetermine the outcome of the Senate impeachment trial. USATODAY.com - Published on December 31, 2019
2nd Senate Republican Questions Impartiality of Impeachment Trial Senator Susan Collins of Maine joined Lisa Murkowski in raising concerns over her leaders’ approach, and said she would be “open” to calling witnesses. NYTimes.com - Published on December 31, 2019	Senator Susan Collins of Maine Announces Bid for Re-election The campaign, formally announced on the day President Trump is expected to be impeached, will most likely be her most expensive and challenging. NYTimes.com - Published on December 18, 2019
Sen. Susan Collins asks President Trump: turn over any evidence of wiretaps to Intel Committees Republican Senator on the Intelligence Committee, Susan Collins says, "it would be more helpful" if President Donald Trump turned over any evidence he had of wiretaps to Congressional Intelligence.. CBS News - Published on November 6, 2019	Full Interview: Susan Collins, March 5 Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine sits down with Face the Nation Host John Dickerson to discuss President Trump's wiretap accusations, the Senate Intelligence Committee investigation into Russia and.. CBS News - Published on November 6, 2019

Susan Collins

United States Republican Senator from Maine

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The Democrats Went All Out Against Susan Collins. Rural Maine Grimaced.

Gary Peters holds on to his Senate seat in Michigan, as Susan Collins is re-elected in Maine.

Senator Susan Collins wins reelection in Maine

Sen. Collins thanks supporters as Gideon concedes

Senator Susan Collins of Maine is re-elected, further dimming Democratic hopes of Senate control.

Susan Collins Wins in Maine, Denying Democrats a Crucial Senate Pickup

Sen. Collins addresses supporters ahead of results

Voting System in Maine Threatens Collins in Final Days of Close Senate Race

Woman Who Mailed Threat to Susan Collins Gets 30 Months in Prison

In final debate with Sara Gideon, Susan Collins again says she thinks Roe v. Wade is safe.

GOP Sen. Murkowski still thinks Supreme Court seat should wait, but will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett

Susan Collins hasn’t changed much, but Maine has.

Maine race key to flipping control of U.S. Senate

After Susan Collins again says she won’t back Judge Barrett, Trump lashes out.

Senators ask Trump to end blanket closure of U.S.-Canada border

Sara Gideon Is Running Strong Against Susan Collins in Maine

Maine Senator Susan Collins in hotly contested race

Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins oppose vote on Ruth Bader Ginsburg replacement before election

Murkowski opposes filling Supreme Court seat before the election

Susan Collins says she opposes holding a vote on a replacement for Ginsburg before the election.

G.O.P. senators are struggling in key states, a Times poll found.

Polls: Coronavirus Pulls Down Trump and GOP Senators Suffer

'The political challenge of her life': Maine Sen. Susan Collins trailing in bid for 5th term, polls find

Why Trump's Republican Senate enablers must be ousted this fall: Former NH GOP chair

Maine Dem. Gideon wins primary, will face Collins

Sara Gideon Wins Nomination to Challenge Susan Collins in Maine

Sessions Pays the Price for Incurring Trump’s Wrath, Losing Alabama Senate Race

What Time Do Polls Close in Alabama, Maine and Texas?

Supreme Court Elevates Abortion in Senate Campaigns

'A threat to accountable democracy': Some Republicans object to Trump dismissal of federal watchdog

Sen. Susan Collins says Trump's public statements on the coronavirus outbreak have been 'very uneven'

GOP sens. draft $300B plan for small businesses

Phone calls flood senators’ offices.

GOP Sens Collins, Romney want witnesses in Trump Senate trial, but additional testimony remains uncertain

Susan Collins says she’ll vote in favor of witnesses.

Even Senators keep their eyes on the moderates during the question periods.

Susan Collins submits first question of the trial on behalf of centrist Republicans.

Romney called 2016 a time for choosing on Trump. What choice will senators make now?

Republican Collins says Bolton report strengthens case for impeachment trial witnesses

Sen. Susan Collins wrote note to Chief Justice Roberts prior to his admonishing of Senators

A courtroom artist illustrates 2 senators at work.

Impeachment Trial Puts Susan Collins, Stung by Kavanaugh Backlash, Under Scrutiny

Susan Collins surpasses Mitch McConnell as the most unpopular senator in a new poll

Susan Collins credits herself and three colleagues for securing a vote on witnesses.

3 Republicans Are Open to Impeachment Witnesses, but Democrats Need a 4th

Sen. Susan Collins: 'It is inappropriate' for Mitch McConnell, Democrats for prejudge impeachment trial

2nd Senate Republican Questions Impartiality of Impeachment Trial

Senator Susan Collins of Maine Announces Bid for Re-election

Sen. Susan Collins asks President Trump: turn over any evidence of wiretaps to Intel Committees

Full Interview: Susan Collins, March 5