Sen. Susan Collins has voted with Donald Trump 95% of the time. Her midterm opponent should let voters know she's given the unpopular president an "A" grade.

The Scarlet Letter Midterms

by Jonathan Alter August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Every Republican incumbent voted with Trump more than 95 percent of the time. Make them pay for giving him an “A.”

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