Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated for a third time Tuesday in Bangor. The two sparred over heating costs, health care, the Iran war and campaign financing.
Why it matters: The race could decide which party controls the Senate. Collins, 73, is seeking a sixth term in a state Harris won.
Where they split: Coverage differs on whether Collins's breaks with President Trump show real independence or a strategy to blur differences with Jackson.
Left coverage, 11 sources: The left sees Collins distancing herself from an unpopular Trump in a stalled race where Jackson failed to land a clean hit.
Right coverage, 16 sources: The right sees a substantive clash on costs and campaign transparency, with Collins pressing a progressive Democrat on undisclosed funding.
What’s next: The fourth and final debate is Thursday, Oct. 15.
