The polling at this point in the 20 cycle actually mostly had Collins ahead by a comfortable amount. I can see her winning again by bringing home enough Rs and keeping enough moderates to get another low fifties win but the commentary here makes it seem like 71% of voters right of the bat think she deserves to be reelected.
"Frustration from both sides is clearly reflected in the poll results released Thursday.
Overall, 21% of Maine residents believe Collins deserves to be reelected, while 71% believe she does not, according to the survey.
Among Democrats, 84% believe she does not deserve another term, while 67% of independents and 57% of Republicans agree."
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/04/24/most-mainers-dont-think-susan-collins-deserves-another-term-survey-says/?uuid=ea30f625-7e77-4a7c-8b4c-b41e82f5ab80&lid=60747
I'm skeptical they're getting the polling right, though, after last time.
The polling at this point in the 20 cycle actually mostly had Collins ahead by a comfortable amount. I can see her winning again by bringing home enough Rs and keeping enough moderates to get another low fifties win but the commentary here makes it seem like 71% of voters right of the bat think she deserves to be reelected.
I'm not claiming that. I'm stating that we should never bet against her being reelected as long as she runs.