"I have had it for the entire time that I have served in the United States Senate. It has absolutely no impact on my ability to do my job or on how I feel each day."
"The tremor is occasionally inconvenient, and sometimes the subject of cruel comments online, but it does not hinder my ability to work."
"Debates over age and fitness have taken on new potency in American politics after former President Joe Biden was pressured into abandoning his reelection bid over concerns about his ability to serve into his 80s."
Senator Susan Collins, 73, revealed she has experienced benign essential tremor for her entire Senate tenure in response to online scrutiny about visible shakiness during public appearances. Collins stated the condition has no impact on her ability to perform her duties. She faces reelection against Graham Platner, a 41-year-old Democratic oysterman and political newcomer, in a highly competitive race that could determine Senate control. Platner's campaign has emphasized generational change, effectively pushing Governor Janet Mills, 78, from the primary race. The election reflects broader national debates about age and fitness in politics, intensified following President Biden's withdrawal from his reelection bid and ongoing discussions about aging leaders in both parties.
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