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Manchin Campaigns With Collins In Maine

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Semafor23 Oct

Joe Manchin, a former West Virginia senator who now identifies as an independent, suggested that Susan Collins, Republican senator from Maine, should also become an independent during a visit to a New Balance factory this week. Manchin runs the Independent Leadership Council and is actively promoting candidates outside of major parties for Congress in several states, though his organization has not supported…

Manchin suggests Collins should become independent →2 articles from Semafor on this story
The Bulwark20 Oct

The article criticizes Senator Joe Manchin for campaigning in Maine on behalf of Republican Susan Collins while also highlighting a perceived imbalance between Democratic and Republican behavior. It suggests that Manchin's actions are driven by attacks on Collins rather than ideological consistency, and the author expresses frustration with this situation as indicative of broader political asymmetry. The piece is…

F*ck Joe Manchin →
Toronto Star21 Oct

Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is campaigning with former Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin to highlight her reputation as an independent voice in the Senate ahead of her re-election bid against Democrat Troy Jackson. During a campaign stop, Collins emphasized bipartisan achievements and praised Manchin's support for her record. They also visited a New Balance shoe facility later that day. Meanwhile, Jackson is set to…

Maine Sen. Collins enlists ex-Democratic colleague Manchin in effort to highlight her independence →
Washington Examiner21 Oct

Cynthia Phinney, president of the Maine AFL-CIO, criticized Senator Susan Collins on Wednesday for campaigning alongside former Senator Joe Manchin. Phinney described Collins’s decision as "mystifying and insulting," particularly due to Manchin's previous work with Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm she claims has been responsible for job losses in Maine.

Maine AFL-CIO calls Susan Collins campaigning with Joe Manchin ‘insulting’ →

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  1. 19 Oct

    The moderate West Virginian said his visit is motivated by the attacks on Collins for voting too often in support of President Donald Trump.

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  • 23 Oct Manchin suggests Collins should become independentJoe Manchin, a former West Virginia senator who now identifies as an independent, suggested that Susan Collins, Republican senator from Maine, should also become an independent during a visit to a New Balance factory this week. Manchin runs the Independent Leadership Council and is actively promoting candidates outside of major parties for Congress in several states, though his organization has not supported…Semafor
  • 21 Oct Maine AFL-CIO calls Susan Collins campaigning with Joe Manchin ‘insulting’Cynthia Phinney, president of the Maine AFL-CIO, criticized Senator Susan Collins on Wednesday for campaigning alongside former Senator Joe Manchin. Phinney described Collins’s decision as "mystifying and insulting," particularly due to Manchin's previous work with Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm she claims has been responsible for job losses in Maine.Washington Examiner
  • 21 Oct Maine Sen. Collins enlists ex-Democratic colleague Manchin in effort to highlight her independenceSen. Susan Collins of Maine is campaigning with former Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin to highlight her reputation as an independent voice in the Senate ahead of her re-election bid against Democrat Troy Jackson. During a campaign stop, Collins emphasized bipartisan achievements and praised Manchin's support for her record. They also visited a New Balance shoe facility later that day. Meanwhile, Jackson is set to…Toronto Star
  • 20 Oct F*ck Joe ManchinThe article criticizes Senator Joe Manchin for campaigning in Maine on behalf of Republican Susan Collins while also highlighting a perceived imbalance between Democratic and Republican behavior. It suggests that Manchin's actions are driven by attacks on Collins rather than ideological consistency, and the author expresses frustration with this situation as indicative of broader political asymmetry. The piece is…The Bulwark
  • 19 Oct Manchin to campaign with Collins in MaineJoe Manchin is traveling to Maine to campaign with Republican Senator Susan Collins ahead of the upcoming Senate election. Manchin plans to highlight Collins's bipartisan work and defend her against criticisms that she supports President Trump too often, particularly emphasizing her role in passing the Electoral Count Act and the infrastructure law. The visit aims to clarify Collins’s record as a moderate legislator…Semafor

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