Collins has won some tough races. I see her as the adult in the room should the Planter fella advance. Her next big challenge will be walking the tight rope should a SCOTUS retirement come up this summer. In that case the nominee should be an elected conservative in the senate that would expose more the leftist hatred. Cruz or the younger guys from Arkansas/Missouri fit the bill. Of course there’s my favorite-JD. That’s throwing them a curve. Our ‘28 POTUS bench is strong. JD has taken some manufactured flack in the last few days. The Collins speech in favor of Kavanaugh was heroic.
Platner is a progressive loonie, but at this point he’s a prohibitive favorite. Like Fetterman, he’s an unconventional populist and this year he fits the vibe of disappointment with the direction of the country. Collins is toast, I think.