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What Maine is about right now

From the most recent day summarised (October 14).

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MEMaineWed 14 Oct

Posters mock GOP super PAC mistake and attack Collins's record

The third debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson dominates the conversation, with posters highlighting Jackson's accusations regarding Collins's support for ICE and foreign wars.

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The third debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson dominates the conversation, with posters highlighting Jackson's accusations regarding Collins's support for ICE and foreign wars. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on a Republican super PAC accidentally targeting voters in Portland, Oregon, instead of Portland, Maine, while others debate Collins's status as a moderate.

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What people said

“Senator Collins paid for the bullets at Donald Trump’s command. Now she wants credit for not pulling the trigger.
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Wow, this was a huge moment. Not only did Collins flub Guerrero's name, but Jackson immediately said Guerrero's full name correctly.
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“I think we did have an agreement to stop Iran from having nukes before Trump tore it up…
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“Sen. Collins paid for the bullets at Donald Trump’s command. Now she wants credit for not pulling the trigger.” That’s not a debate zinger.
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MEMaineTue 13 Oct

GOP super PAC mistake in Portland, Oregon draws mockery

Discussion centers on a Republican super PAC mistakenly airing attack ads against Troy Jackson in Portland, Oregon, instead of Portland, Maine.

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MEMaineMon 12 Oct

GOP campaign error in Oregon sparks discussion on Collins's strategy

The day was dominated by reports that a Republican SuperPAC, Defending Main Street, mistakenly spent thousands of dollars on attack ads against Troy Jackson in Portland, Oregon, instead of Portland, Maine.

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MEMaineSun 11 Oct

New York Times analysis of Collins's voting record sparks debate

Discussions regarding a New York Times analysis of Senator Susan Collins's voting record dominate the conversation, with users debating her independence from Donald Trump.

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MEMaineSat 10 Oct

Collins faces criticism over debate remarks and term limits

The conversation focuses on Susan Collins's recent debate performance, specifically her comments regarding road salt, and accusations of corruption.

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MEMaineFri 9 Oct

Jackson-Collins debate heat intensifies over 'war profiteering' and road salt

The conversation is dominated by the fallout from the second Senate debate between Troy Jackson and Susan Collins.

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MEMaineThu 8 Oct

Obama endorsement and corruption allegations fuel Collins-Jackson heat

The Maine Senate race saw a significant shift with President Barack Obama officially endorsing Troy Jackson.

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MEMaineWed 7 Oct

Debate fallout and road salt gaffe dominate Collins-Jackson coverage

The conversation is dominated by the fallout from the first televised debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson.

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MEMaineTue 6 Oct

Debate coverage and bribery allegations center on Collins

The conversation today is dominated by the first debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson, with heavy focus on Collins's voting record regarding Brett Kavanaugh and her alleged involvement in a pay-to-play scheme.

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MEMaineMon 5 Oct

Bribery allegations and 'pay-to-play' claims dominate Collins coverage

The conversation is heavily dominated by a ProPublica report detailing allegations that Senator Susan Collins accepted campaign donations from a defense contractor in exchange for government contracts.

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MEMaineSun 4 Oct

ProPublica bribery report fuels intense criticism of Susan Collins

The day's conversation is dominated by a ProPublica investigation alleging a pay-to-play scheme involving Senator Susan Collins and a defense contractor.

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MEMaineSat 3 Oct

ProPublica bribery report fuels intense criticism of Susan Collins

The conversation is dominated by a ProPublica report alleging bribery and campaign finance corruption involving Senator Susan Collins.

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MEMaineFri 2 Oct

Collins faces bribery investigation headlines as LePage-Dunlap debate concludes

The conversation is dominated by reports and allegations surrounding a bribery investigation involving Senator Susan Collins and a defense contractor.

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MEMaineThu 1 Oct

Collins faces 'Pay-to-Play' backlash as Jackson navigates Gaza gaffe

The conversation is dominated by a ProPublica report alleging a 'pay-to-play' scheme involving Senator Susan Collins and a defense contractor.

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MEMaineWed 30 Sept

Susan Collins faces scrutiny over dark money and donor ties

The day's conversation was dominated by a significant wave of reporting and social media discussion regarding Susan Collins's campaign finances.

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MEMaineTue 29 Sept

A quiet day

This feed matched 0 posts on this day — too few to describe a trend.

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MEMaineMon 28 Sept

A quiet day

This feed matched 0 posts on this day — too few to describe a trend.

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