Global Politics Report Editorial
Susan Collins Is Always Keeping Score
The long-serving senator has delivered millions of dollars to every corner of her state. But in Maine, people say, it’s best to avoid getting on her bad side.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Congress
Published: Oct. 31, 2026 at 04:06 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times