Can Susan Collins defy political gravity again?: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskCan Susan Collins defy political gravity again?: From the Politics DeskPlus, oil prices drop as the U.S. and Iran pause strikes. Susan Collins now that her general election matchup is set. Susan Collins in this year’s pivotal Maine Senate race goes like this: She’s a proven winner with an independent brand that will allow to her rise above her party’s unpopular image.If that sounds familiar, it’s because the same case was made for then-Sen.
- ▪From the Politics DeskCan Susan Collins defy political gravity again?: From the Politics DeskPlus, oil prices drop as the U.S. and Iran pause strikes.
- ▪Susan Collins now that her general election matchup is set.
- ▪Susan Collins in this year’s pivotal Maine Senate race goes like this: She’s a proven winner with an independent brand that will allow to her rise above her party’s unpopular image.If that sounds familiar, it’s because the same case was mad
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From the Politics DeskCan Susan Collins defy political gravity again?: From the Politics DeskPlus, oil prices drop as the U.S. and Iran pause strikes. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Which states Democrats ‘have to win’ for control of Congress04:26Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur digs into the challenge facing Sen. Susan Collins now that her general election matchup is set.
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