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Former Senator Joe Manchin Campaigns with Susan Collins in Maine Senate Race
What happened
Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who left the Democratic Party to become an independent, campaigned with Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine. During the event, Manchin criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for targeting Collins, calling him "crazy" for working against her. The race has also drawn involvement from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is supporting Collins' Democratic opponent.
Side by side
CBS News focuses on Collins using the event to distance herself from Trump, framing Manchin as an "unusual ally" in her effort to "woo moderates." The Washington Examiner highlights criticism from Maine's AFL-CIO, which called the joint appearance "insulting."
- CBSJoe Manchin helps GOP Sen. Susan Collins court moderates in MaineCBS News · Lean Left
- CBSCollins enlists Manchin to woo moderates as she distances herself from TrumpCBS News · Lean Left
The Hill and Newsweek lead with Manchin's criticism of Schumer and the broader dynamic of competing surrogates, with Newsweek framing it as "longtime rivals Manchin, AOC" entering the race on opposite sides.
- HILManchin: Collins should leave GOP, become an independentThe Hill · Center
- HILSchumer 'crazy' to target Collins, Manchin saysThe Hill · Center
- NWCollins and Jackson Bring Longtime Rivals Manchin, AOC Into Maine FightNewsweek · Center
Right-leaning outlets emphasize Manchin's attack on Schumer, quoting him calling the Democratic leader "crazy" and describing Collins as his "dear friend." Fox News Digital notes Manchin declared Collins is "not a Trump senator," while Just the News highlights his past endorsement calling her the "soul of the Senate."
- WEXMaine AFL-CIO calls Susan Collins campaigning with Joe Manchin ‘insulting’Washington Examiner · Lean Right
- WTEx-Sen. Manchin, AOC head to Maine for dueling roles in deadlocked Senate raceThe Washington Times · Lean Right
- RCPManchin To Campaign With Sen. Collins in MaineRealClearPolitics · Lean Right
- JTNFormer Democrat Joe Manchin to campaign with Republican Susan Collins in Maine ahead of midtermsJust the News · Lean Right
- JTNFormer Democrat Joe Manchin to campaign with Republican Susan Collins in Maine ahead of midtermsJust the News · Lean Right
- NYPManchin rips Schumer for working against ‘dear friend’ Susan Collins: ‘he’s crazy’New York Post · Right
- FOXManchin calls Schumer 'crazy' for trying to oust GOP senator in crucial Senate showdownFox News Digital · Right
- FOXManchin bucks Schumer, throws support behind Republican Democrats want to oustFox News Digital · Right
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