Susan Collins Lead the Way - Sept. 17, 2014 Susan Collins September 17, 2014 Print friendly Video Campaign status: Won categories: Political Ads, TV Clips of reporters: Day 10 of the government shutdown… Eighty-three percent of Americans disapprove… No deal in sight to end the partial government shutdown. Republicans and Democrats huddled around GOP Senator Susan Collins… Clip of Collins: We really need to reason together and put an end to this impasse. Clips of reporters: Senator Susan Collins crafted the original framework. It was her blueprint that helped lead to the compromise that reopened the government. The federal government shutdown is finally, finally over. Collins: I'm Susan Collins and I've approved this message.