From The Boston Globe · · 1m 10s
Trump’s GOP is dead
Maine senator Susan Collins loses to Democrat Troy Jackson, signaling Trump’s GOP is dead.
In brief
Maine senator Susan Collins loses to Democrat Troy Jackson, signaling Trump’s GOP is dead. Maine senator Susan Collins lost to Democrat Troy Jackson, showing Trump’s GOP is dead. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Susan Collins loses Senate seat
Susan Collins, the five-term Republican senator from Maine, lost her Senate seat to Democrat Troy Jackson.
Collins’ last election victory
In 2020, Collins won despite every poll showing her trailing Democrats going into Election Day.
Collins’ moderate Republican image
Collins presented herself as a moderate Republican willing to work with Trump when it benefited Mainers.
Collins’ vote on Kavanaugh
Voters cited Collins’ vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as a turning point.
Protests against Collins
Protests erupted after an ICE agent shot a man in Biddeford, with people shouting 'Vote her out!'
“Vote her out!”
Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate seat
Chris Pappas defeated Republican John E. Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race.
Pappas’ campaign strategy
Pappas ran a safe, boring campaign focused on corruption and tax cuts, avoiding controversial issues.
Sununu’s campaign weaknesses
Sununu faced baggage including impeachment and securities fraud charges, making him an uncharismatic candidate.
The takeaway
Maine senator Susan Collins lost to Democrat Troy Jackson, showing Trump’s GOP is dead.
