Collins Keeps Distance From Trump in Maine Senate Debate

“She is the only Republican representing a state Kamala Harris won in 2024. Her opponent, Jackson, would not confirm D-S-A ties. Politics, folks!” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Futures & Crypto Overnight
Published 11:03 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Updated 11:18 PM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by Washington Examiner: “Collins distances herself from Trump, Jackson won’t confirm DSA ties: Takeaways from Maine Senate debate”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:03 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger; aired 2 times.
Topics: DSA, Susan Collins, Jackson, Maine Senate, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Maryland Sub Facility Investment; Senate Race Tightens in South Caroli (October 6).

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Washington ExaminerCollins distances herself from Trump, Jackson won’t confirm DSA ties: Takeaways from Maine Senate debate

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHank, I love Maine! The Washington Examiner says Senator Susan Collins told debate viewers she is, quote, not exactly his favorite senator, about President Trump.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorShe is the only Republican representing a state Kamala Harris won in 2024. Her opponent, Jackson, would not confirm D-S-A ties. Politics, folks!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLike a county fair, but nobody wins a pie.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA debate where everyone distances from somebody. Very social distancing of them. What else, Chip?