‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate 07. October 2026 (03:43) Republican challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Senate race says she opposes Iran war and Canada tariffsSusan Collins, the Republican senator for Maine, pointedly distanced herself from Donald Trump in a televised debate with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson on Tuesday, as she sought to present an image of independence in a state that has voted against Trump three times.Proclaiming herself as not the US president’s “favorite senator”, Collins made the highly unusual boast for a Republican that she had voted with Joe Biden, a Democrat, more than 90% of the time when he was president. She also emphasized her differences with her fellow Republicans, saying she voted against her own party more than any other senator. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Comedian Dave Hughes to stop speaking at Liberal party events over political donation concerns 07. October 2026 (03:17) Entertainer alleges complaint made about ‘in-kind’ donations over Victorian fundraisers, where he has been railing against LaborGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastDave Hughes says he will no longer be taking the stage at Victorian Liberal events, claiming the party decided having him on the bill could run afoul of the state’s political donation laws.The comedian, better known as Hughesy, once described himself as a lifelong Labor voter, but has become a vocal critic of the party following May’s federal budget, which included sweeping reforms to negative gearing and capital gain tax concessions.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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