Collins isn’t Trump’s ‘best friend’ but he’s on her side in Maine Senate matchup with Platner

Maine's Susan Collins often boosts her popularity by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump. The Republican senator has managed to stay close enough to benefit politically while maintaining an independent streak. This strategy has helped her survive Trump's frequent personal attacks and she's kept winning reelection despite the seat being a key target for Democrats over the years. Trump told reporters Wednesday that he's backing Collins in the November campaign because she's “a sane pe...