Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, could be among the most influential lawmakers when the next Congress convenes in January -- with Senate Republicans holding a 52-48 majority at best. But Democrats’ hopes for a blue wave crashed and Collins handily won her race by 9 points, a larger win than even she expected. “He wasn’t just friends or working with people who might be closest,” Coons said of Biden’s Senate career. “Having Sen. Collins here and part of conversations is going to be critical and positive.”Collins is already pushing for another coronavirus aid bill that has stalled and she says can’t wait until the next Congress. If Democrats did win the majority, it would be a 50-50 split with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris breaking ties.

Source: Fox News November 14, 2020 09:58 UTC