AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 12 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Following news that Sen. Susan Collins met for over an hour today with Secretary of Defense nominee and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following statement: "Just last week, Sen. Susan Collins said she was "concerned" with Pete Hegseth's nomination, due to serious allegations of sexual assault and harassment against him. Meanwh more PR