Watch · October 29, 2026

With five days to go, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson make their closing cases in Maine's Senate race, the only Republican-held seat up this year in a state Trump lost in 2024

From the LeftBrian Tyler Cohen

Brian Tyler Cohen: .@TroyJackson207: "They have someone like Susan Collins who's the rubber stamp, and they don't want to lose her. And they know that I don't owe the millionaires anything… What I know is that every day, people in this country need somebody in their corner, and that's not Elon

Score:B

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From the CenterNewsNation

NewsNation: Will Maine women stand by Sen. Susan Collins or vote for change? Women across the state weigh in on abortion rights, the economy and the issues driving their votes. @BrianEntin @EVargasTV

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From the RightThe Megyn Kelly Show

The Megyn Kelly Show: Which underdog GOP senate candidate has the BEST chance to win on Tuesday - Susan Collins, Mike Rogers, or Ken Paxton? @MegynKelly and @StuDoesAmerica make their picks.

Score:D

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From the LeftBrian Tyler Cohen: .@TroyJackson207: "They have someone like Susan Collins who's the rubber stamp, and they don't want to lose her. And they know that I don't owe the millionaires anything… What I know is that every day, people in this country need somebody in their corner, and that's not Elon
Grade: B (82/100). Uses an unnamed source or unsourced number.
CenterNewsNation: Will Maine women stand by Sen. Susan Collins or vote for change? Women across the state weigh in on abortion rights, the economy and the issues driving their votes. @BrianEntin @EVargasTV
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
From the RightThe Megyn Kelly Show: Which underdog GOP senate candidate has the BEST chance to win on Tuesday - Susan Collins, Mike Rogers, or Ken Paxton? @MegynKelly and @StuDoesAmerica make their picks.
Grade: D (64/100). Uses loaded words and mixes in the reporter's opinion.

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