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Democratic Group Makes False Claim in Insider-Trading Ad Attacking Susan Collins
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Sen. Susan Collins helped pass a 2012 law that affirmed that members of Congress are not exempt from insider-trading laws and required members to more promptly disclose their trades of stocks and other investments. But an ad from a pro-Democrat group falsely claims that the Republican senator “doesn’t think” that insider trading “should be illegal.” The post Democratic Group Makes False Claim in Insider-Trading Ad Attacking Susan Collins appeared first on FactCheck.org.
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Off The Press
· Jul 10, 2026
Dems dump millions into ad campaign against Collins on abortion rights
A pro-Democratic group has spent millions to launch an ad campaign against Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, over her record on abortion as the Democratic Party’s ticket appears in shambles over the impending withdrawal of nominee Graham Platner. Collins has long positioned herself as a pro-choice Republican, though she ultimately voted to confirm Supreme Court Associate []...Click to read more
MS NOW
· Jul 8, 2026
For Democrats replacing Platner, the how will be as big as the who
If progressives and state party leaders want to beat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, transparency in their process will be key. The post For Democrats replacing Platner, the how will be as big as the who appeared first on MS NOW.
The New American
· Jun 27, 2026
The Democrats Created the Democratic Socialist Monster Now Consuming Them
Some liberal Democrats are saying the new, radical DSA candidates winning primaries in New York are not really Democrats. ... The post The Democrats Created the Democratic Socialist Monster Now Consuming Them appeared first on The New American.
The Daily Wire
· Jun 25, 2026
I’ve Seen What Socialism Did To Venezuela And NYC Is Next
This week, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) won the Democratic nominations for three New York congressional seats. These deep blue seats are now poised to be held by three individuals who not only hold terrible policy positions but also actively despise the nation they seek to represent. Take “Democratic” nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier, who ...
Townhall
· Jul 9, 2026
Susan Collins Already Defeated One of Her Possible Democrat Challengers
Susan Collins Already Defeated One of Her Possible Democrat Challengers
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· Jun 25, 2026
No Big Whoop, Just the DSA Co-Chair LITERALLY Spilling the Tea on How Much They HATE Democrats (Watch)
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Related coverage for "Democratic Group Makes False Claim in Insider-Trading Ad Attacking Susan Collins": Off The Press — Dems dump millions into ad campaign against Collins on abortion rights. MS NOW — For Democrats replacing Platner, the how will be as big as the who. The New American — The Democrats Created the Democratic Socialist Monster Now Consuming Them. The Daily Wire — I’ve Seen What Socialism Did To Venezuela And NYC Is Next. Townhall — Susan Collins Already Defeated One of Her Possible Democrat Challengers. Twitchy — No Big Whoop, Just the DSA Co-Chair LITERALLY Spilling the Tea on How Much They HATE Democrats (Watch)