Press release quote from Lingle about the GOP moderate:
Her common-sense views on major issues are not trumped by blind party loyalty, which is highlighted by her leadership on several key committees that influence the public safety and financial direction of our country. Sen. Collins and I share interests beyond government oversight, including taking the time to read to children. I am impressed that she has visited over 100 schools in Maine, and these visits were among the most rewarding experiences in her career in public service.
The press release notes that Collins “is the 15th woman in history to be elected to the U.S. Senate.”

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