SMC
RepublicanMaine SenateParty nominee
Susan M. Collins
Political group
Unclassified
Race role
Incumbent Senator
Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
22.86Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.
Raw Leadership Score54.10
Friction-31.24
Leadership Score (WATT): a 0–100 score measuring positive leadership momentum, weighted by outlet bias. “Mount Rushmore” names the top of the scale as a brand metaphor — a measurement, not a literal historical calibration. How we score.
Effectiveness (‘e’) — measuredMeasured from federal record
2.29/10Problem-solving capability measured from sponsored legislation, committee roles, and tenure.
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Career background
Legislative record695Bills authored in Congress
Amendments passed: 0
Bipartisan index0.55GovTrack bipartisanship index
High cross-aisle alignment
Campaign Funding
Grassroots (individual)91%
PAC / corporate9%
Missed votes--
Leadership strengths
Independence is implied through Strategic Thinking & Delegation
Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x
Weighted score0.900
Independence implied by Authenticity
Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x
Weighted score0.800
Pragmatism
Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x
Weighted score0.800
Gratitude
Articles: 4 · Bias weight: 1x
Weighted score0.710
Emotional Intelligence
Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x
Weighted score0.700
Leadership frictions
Corruption / Dishonesty
Articles: 36 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.660
Visionlessness
Articles: 4 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.638
Cowardice
Articles: 12 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.629
Callousness
Articles: 47 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.627
Manipulativeness
Articles: 27 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.615