Tom Andrews is more influential than that empty suit.
Both Allen and Andrews are moonbats (although Andrews probably a smidge more). Collins has seemed a weak candidate (she was one of our few GOP candidates to lose in 1994 when she ran for Governor, coming in 3rd place), and Allen would probably be the most formidable candidate she could face (solely based on demographics, although Maine isn't as rodent as some might think). Allen would have to make the argument that the state would be better served having a rodent representing it in the Senate. Collins would also best remember that running far to the left will not shore up her position, either, as we can see what that did for Chafee and DeWine.