Susan Collins will run for reelection in Maine

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The senator had delayed an official announcement for months.

By JAMES ARKIN

12/18/2019 07:07 AM EST

Updated: 12/18/2019 09:16 AM EST

Maine Sen. Susan Collins announced Wednesday she intends to run for reelection, seeking a fifth term in what will likely be the most difficult campaign of her career.

Collins has been raising money and running TV ads as if she was running for reelection for months, but delayed any official announcement, creating widespread speculation about her intentions. In a letter to supporters Wednesday, she made her plans clear.

"The fundamental question I had to ask myself in making my decision was this: in today’s polarized political environment, is there still a role for a centrist who believes in getting things done through compromise, collegiality, and bipartisanship?" Collins said in the letter. "I have concluded that the answer to this question is ‘yes,’ and I will, therefore, seek the honor of continuing to serve as Maine’s United States Senator.”

Maine is a critical state for the GOP's Senate majority, and Collins’ announcement is a major boost for Republicans. It would have been extremely difficult for the party to hold the seat had Collins decided to retire. Republicans currently have a 53-47 majority.

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https://www.politico.com/news/2019/12/18/susan-collins-will-run-for-reelection-in-maine-086900

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Well, it looks like my contribution to the anti-Collins CrowdPac campaign wasn't in vain.

https://www.crowdpac.com/campaigns/387413/fund-susan-collins-future-opponent

[maxsolomon]

1. Oh, she's a Centrist?

Send her packing, Maine.

[eppur_se_muova]

2. Adding that site to my browser bookmarks.

I used to live in ME, so I'll bd inclined to donate if/when I'm gainfully employed again.