Show Notes
Democrats still have high hopes of flipping a Senate seat in Maine, even after a scandal brought down their original nominee over the summer. But has that grassroots energy been sapped? And what impact will a ProPublica investigation into Republican Sen. Susan Collins have on her campaign? We dig into one of the key races of this cycle.
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Guest: Patrick Svitek, CNN Politics Reporter
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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