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Politics · October 21, 2026

Manchin calls Schumer 'crazy' for trying to oust GOP senator in crucial Senate showdown

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Former Senator Joe Manchin joined Republican Senator Susan Collins on the campaign trail in Lewiston, Maine, where he criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's efforts to unseat her. Manchin, a former Democrat who became an independent before retiring, referred to Collins as the 'soul of the Senate' and stated he had previously told Schumer his efforts against her were 'crazy.'

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  • Joe Manchin joined Susan Collins on the campaign trail in Lewiston, Maine.
  • Manchin referred to Chuck Schumer's efforts to oust Collins as 'crazy.'
  • Manchin described Collins as the 'soul of the Senate.'
  • Manchin was formerly a Democrat and is now an independent.
  • Collins is a five-term Republican senator.

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  • Manchin said he told Schumer he was 'crazy' for targeting Collins as early as 2020.
  • Manchin responded to a question about whether his appearance was a 'middle finger' to Schumer.

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