In U.S. Rep. Tom Allen’s new ad, “Right,” he again links Sen. Susan Collins to Bush administration policies for which she voted.

“In times of crisis we need leaders who make the right choices. Susan Collins stood with George Bush on the biggest issues,” the narrator says.

The ad reflects arguments Allen has made throughout the campaign.

A radio ad makes similar claims. Another television ad features Mainers talking about how they are not voting for Collins because they supported Bush’s policies.

Allen ad claim 1: Collins supported the Iraq war

Analysis: Collins did support the war in an Oct. 11, 2002 vote. She does not support a timetable for withdrawal but has authored legislation that would force the Iraqis to cover their own reconstruction costs.

Allen ad claim 2: Collins supported all of President Bush’s economic policies

Analysis: The ad cites the 2001, 2003 and 2006 economic plans which gave tax breaks to the wealthy. Collins has said the bills did a lot of good in providing tax breaks for low-income citizens, and she supports rolling back the tax breaks for the very rich. The accuracy of this claim depends on how one would define “economic policy” – Collins voted against the last three Bush administration budgets.

Allen ad claim 3: Collins supported the Cheney energy bill

Analysis: Collins did vote for the 2005 energy bill, which passed the Senate 74-26. In debates, she has said that she supports rolling back incentives for oil companies.