# Steve Kornacki on Susan Collins transcending Trump in Maine

> How Susan Collins could beat Trump in Maine's election.
- Title: Steve Kornacki on Susan Collins transcending Trump in Maine
- Summary: How Susan Collins could beat Trump in Maine's election. Susan Collins might outperform Trump in Maine's election by appealing to moderate voters.
- Keywords: susan collins, trump, maine, election, house candidate, maga, politics, news, Steve, Kornacki, Susan, Collins
- Source: NBC News — https://nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/steve-kornacki-on-how-susan-collins-could-transcend-trump-in-maine-271921221570
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- Topics: susan collins, trump, maine, election, house candidate, maga, politics, news
## Steve Kornacki analysis
Steve Kornacki discusses how Susan Collins could beat Trump in Maine's election.

> steve kornacki on how susan collins could transcend trump in maine
## Election strategy shift
Collins targets moderate voters to counter Trump's MAGA base in Maine.

> maga vs traditional republican shift
## Key voter group
Maine voters who identify as MAGA are shifting toward traditional Republicans.

> poll shows shift among those who call themselves a maga vs traditional republican
## Key takeaway

Susan Collins might outperform Trump in Maine's election by appealing to moderate voters.