Collins Demonstrated Widespread Appeal in Victory
- By Nathan L. Gonzales
- Roll Call Contributing Writer
- Nov. 26, 2008, 1:05 p.m.
Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) was one of the few Republicans who looked increasingly solid as the campaign developed, rather than more vulnerable. Her 61 percent to 39 percent victory over Rep. Tom Allen (D) was impressive, but even that margin doesn’t paint the whole picture of how well she did — and the Senator did it at the same time then-Sen. Barack Obama (D) carried Maine by 17 points.
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