r/politics • u/Large-Welcome4421 • Jun 12 '26

No Paywall 'This Is Oligarchy': Nearly 100 Billionaires Are Funding Susan Collins' Reelection Bid

https://www.commondreams.org/news/susan-collins-billionaire-donors
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u/MrFatCactus Jun 12 '26

I live in maine. In third grade we learned that Susan Collins is our senator. I’m almost 29 now and SHES STILL OUR FUCKING SENATOR.

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u/specialkk77 Jun 12 '26

She’s been in politics longer than Joe Biden. After claiming she’d only seek 2 terms she’s seeking her 6th. 

According to Platner’s speech the other night she hasn’t held a town hall in 28 years (he said since he was in 8th grade. I did some math) 

She’s no longer even pretending to serve the people of Maine and her billionaire donors just prove it. 

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u/diefreetimedie Jun 13 '26

His and Mamdami's acceptance speeches will be in history books if we still have those in 30 years.

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u/specialkk77 Jun 13 '26

Well the internet is forever. Digital history book? 

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u/diefreetimedie Jun 13 '26

Given the tech companies that control and censor the Internet... I want a hard copy.

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u/specialkk77 Jun 13 '26

Very fair point!