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When asked if she might leave the Republican Party, especially if the GOP loses Senate seats in the 2026 midterms, Murkowski responded, \u201cThere may be that possibility.\u201d In a separate conversation with <em>Semafor<\/em>, she admitted she has thought about switching parties, saying she often feels politically out of step with her Republican colleagues. In her book, she criticizes the \u201cso-called MAGA movement,\u201d describing it as a \u201cpersonality cult that has ripped us apart.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Senator Susan Collins of Maine, another moderate Republican often at odds with Trump and her party\u2019s right wing, faces a challenging reelection campaign. With at least three primary challengers and two Democrats already in the race, her seat is a key target for Democrats. Collins is defending her record by emphasizing her seniority and the federal resources she has secured for Maine. 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