Collins reveals benign tremor, emphasizes it won't hamper her Senate duties
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Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) disclosed she has a benign essential tremor she has lived with for decades, stressing that it does not affect her ability to do her job as she runs for a sixth term. Neurologists say essential tremor is common and usually benign with little cognitive impact, and the revelation comes amid renewed scrutiny of health and age in elections, including Maine’s competitive Senate race.
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