Collins Skips Vance Visit, Breaks With Trump Twice

Collins broke with most Senate Republicans and voted with Democrats to advance an Iran war powers resolution that would withdraw American forces from Iran, the Washington Examiner reported.

Vance made his first Maine trip of the cycle, telling a Bangor rally that "sometimes I get frustrated with Susan Collins" and that he almost wished she were "more partisan" — before endorsing her reelection bid, NBC News reported.

President Trump endorsed Collins's reelection when she was expected to face Democrat Graham Platner, who later exited the race as reports about his behavior with past girlfriends drained support for his campaign.

Collins announced she would oppose the confirmation of Todd Blanche for attorney general.

Collins broke with the administration over its decision to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, calling on both countries to return to negotiations. "The Administration must consider the negative impact tariffs would have on Maine businesses, communities, and families and work to reach a fair agreement with our Canadian neighbors," she wrote in a statement from her office.

At a parade, a reporter asked Collins whether she would attend Vance's Brewer event. She never used his name. "I always welcome anyone coming to the state of Maine," Collins said, before praising a recent appearance in Lincoln, Maine, by Energy Secretary Doug Wright. "I am already scheduled on Monday, so I will not be able to join the vice president. But I really appreciated Secretary Wright's presence."

Vance spoke at Compotech without her.