Collins and Jackson campaign across Maine with 10 days until Election Day

U.S. Senator Susan Collins spent Saturday at the University of Maine homecoming tailgate in Orono. She spent more than two hours meeting alumni and current students. She asked most people their name, major, and hometown.

Hundreds took pictures with Collins. Almost no one asked about her votes or the campaign. A spokesperson said she would not have time to take questions.

“I had to quit watching TV, not because I don't like the ads or anything like that, but I'm starting to wonder if I should vote for myself.”

A group handed Collins a Wild Maine blueberry hard seltzer. She opened it right away and poured it into a red Solo cup. She carried the cup through the crowd.

Former Governor Paul LePage joined Collins at one point. Republican Leo Kenney also joined her. Kenney is running against state Senator Mike Tipping.

Troy Jackson started his day at a union canvass launch in Westbrook. He then held events in Bridgton, Windham, and Oxford County. The event was with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.

Jackson joked about the heavy volume of political ads. He said he had to quit watching TV and wondered if he should vote for himself.