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"Less than a year ago, Maine voters overwhelmingly rejected Question 1, a referendum that proposed stricter voter identification requirements similar in purpose to those in the SAVE Act. The measure was decisively defeated; Mainers made it clear they preferred to keep the state’s voting system as it is. When Sen. Collins supports federal legislation advancing similar policies, she ignores that decision.

When we go to the polls in November, I hope voters remember Collins’ support of the SAVE America Act and choose someone who truly represents the will of Maine citizens."

“[Collins] has proven to be with the Republican Party and Trump  loyalists. She confirmed his highly unqualified cabinet. She supported paying for large tax breaks to the wealthy and large corporations by dismantling whole segments of the federal government without review.

She has voted in favor removing insurance and assistance to the neediest of Americans in order to benefit the wealthiest while the lower masses suffer in quiet desperation. She continues to support and vote the Republican Party line as they cover up and dismiss the results of Trump’s tariffs continuing to raise prices for everyday purchases, or wars that kill Americans and create domestic and worldwide chaos. 

She does not feel action is required as he threatens to invade and annex friendly nations or trashes our allies to the point they forge new trade agreements because we are unreliable and dangerous as a trading partner. She sits by as he militarizes our cities, drains resources from agriculture, hospitality, health care, education and elderly care. 

The damage to our country will last for a generation. We can still vote and we need to act quickly as this administration, including Susan Collins, appears set to constrain that. It is time for someone who can make logical, morally based and sound decisions. Whoever you feel that person is, be sure to vote in November.”

“This past weekend, [Collins] solidified her support for former Maine governor and MAGA-backed Paul LePage, as well as leaned into extremist rhetoric that critics warn the far right has been using to vilify and incite violence against Democrats. 

Along with Collins, John Fetherson of the Maine Wire, the media arm of the far-right Maine Policy Institute, was a speaker at the Penobscot Republican Committee’s Lincoln Day dinner in Brewer on Saturday, March 28. He later reported that Collins urged attendees to vote for LePage, who is running for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat. 

While governor, LePage threatened a state representative, made wildly racist remarks, forfeited almost $2 billion in federal aid to Maine, obstructed the expansion of MaineCare and gave tax breaks to the ultra wealthy while vulnerable Mainers had a bigger burden to carry.

Collins also asked the room “to work as hard as we can to counter the very organized threat from the radical left.”

Her language mirrors messaging pushed by Pres. Donald Trump and his allies, who have
increasingly used the term “radical left”.

Recently in a Fox News interview, Trump praised Collins, saying, “And you have Collins…I hope she wins…She’s a good person, actually.” “

As we were in line for security a few folks ahead were advised that the Rebel Loon Frost jerseys they had on needed to be taken off and cluld not be brought in to the game past security. They noted the Grand Casino Arena has updated language banning it but just be advised if you do intend to wear one...

>Text messages obtained by the Portland Press Herald show that while the local police departments said they do not contact or work collaboratively with immigration officials, they were all in a group chat while federal agents were on the ground detaining more than 200 people. The conversations, dated between Jan. 21-26, indicate police leaders in both cities collaborated to keep immigration agents safe during their hotel stay and helped surveil protesters.

Read the rest on the Press Herald. (no paywall)