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Sen. Joe Manchin is in discussions with Sen. Susan Collins about appearing at a campaign event for her re-election bid against Democrat Troy Jackson. This marks the second cycle in which Manchin has endorsed Collins. Both senators expressed enthusiasm about the potential collaboration, emphasizing their longstanding bipartisan relationship and efforts to coordinate schedules for an appropriate event.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-15,
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Former Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia is in discussions with Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine about appearing at a campaign event for her this fall. This would mark the second consecutive election cycle where Manchin has endorsed Collins against Democratic candidate Troy Jackson. Collins expressed enthusiasm, stating that it demonstrates their bipartisan relationship and mutual respect. Manchin confirmed his willingness to collaborate on an event that suits both schedules, emphasizing the importance of retaining Collins's influence in the Senate. The exact details and timing of the event are still under negotiation.
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Former Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W. Va., is in talks with Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, to appear at a campaign event with the incumbent Republican senator, Manchin and Collins told Semafor.
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Manchin → appear → Semafor
Manchin raised eyebrows by endorsing Collins against Democrat Troy Jackson, marking the second consecutive cycle Manchin has backed his former colleague.
asserted
Manchin → raise → colleague
He might even trek up to Vacationland this fall.
uncertain
He → trek → Vacationland
“We’re still talking about that, but he’s offered to do so, which I was thrilled about.
asserted
I → talk → which
It shows how closely I have always worked in a bipartisan way that I would have a very prominent Democratic centrist going all-out for me,” Collins said.
asserted
Collins → show → me
“It’s just trying to find the right event, and his availability.”
asserted
It → try → event
Manchin said he’s “absolutely” working with Collins to find an event that will work.
asserted
that → say → event
“You lose Susan, you lose the heart and soul of the Senate,” he said.
asserted
he → lose → Senate
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