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New Maine Senate Poll Shakes Up Race

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New Maine Senate Poll Shakes Up Race

The conversation revolves around the implications of a new Fox News poll in Maine, which shows Troy Jackson, the Democratic former Senate President, with a slight edge over incumbent Susan Collins in the U.S. Senate race. The poll reveals that 55% of voters are very or extremely concerned about Collins’ record of voting with Donald Trump, while 43% are concerned about Jackson’s proximity to the Democratic Socialist Movement. Jackson supporters are more likely to vote against Collins, while Collins supporters vote for her. The discussion also touches on the impact of Susan Collins’ absence on federal funding for rural hospitals and the negative campaigning against her, including accusations of “killing babies.” Additionally, the conversation shifts to local issues in Portland, Maine, including NIMBYism and the city council’s policies, and the topic of birthright citizenship, with suggestions for legislative and constitutional changes to address it.

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