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uctoday.compolitics14 hrs agoFraming65Framing risk65/100Rewrite leads with horse-race polling deficit and centers on Platner's scandals while burying Collins' consistent polling-beating history; heavy lede misdirection and selective negative valence on the challenger.Click to jump to full framing analysis
Susan Collins Trails Democratic Challenger by 6–9 Points in Latest Maine Senate Polls
Recent polls show the Republican incumbent behind her Democratic challenger by margins ranging from seven to twelve points. The race is one of several that could determine Senate control in the 2026 midterms.
nbcnews.compolitics1 day ago
Platner Campaign Informed of Candidate's Pre-Campaign Marital Texts During Internal Vetting
Amy Gertner disclosed the messages to a campaign aide last August during an internal vetting process. She said the couple addressed the issue in counseling and that their marriage is now stronger.