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Manchin endorses Collins in Maine Senate race

Manchin endorses Collins in Maine Senate race

Summary

Former Senator Joe Manchin from West Virginia, known as a centrist, has endorsed Senator Susan Collins from Maine in her Senate race. Manchin chose Collins over her progressive opponent, Troy Jackson, and praised Collins as a core figure in the Senate.

Key Facts

  • Joe Manchin is a former senator from West Virginia who ended his career as an independent after leaving the Democratic Party.
  • He has publicly supported Senator Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine.
  • Collins is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate.
  • Manchin described Collins as the “soul of the Senate.”
  • Collins’ opponent in the race is Troy Jackson, a progressive candidate.
  • Jackson supports policies like Medicare for All, a plan for government-covered health care.
  • Jackson also wants major changes to immigration laws.
  • Manchin’s endorsement is notable because of his centrist position and break from the Democratic Party.
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