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'Oh, shut up': Troy Jackson defends heated moment with Sen. Collins
WGME • • general
Key Points:
- Democratic challenger Troy Jackson defended his remark telling Republican Sen. Susan Collins to "shut up" during a Senate debate after a protester interrupted, denying Collins' claim that the protester was one of his supporters.
- Jackson stated he has tried to keep the race respectful but accused Collins' campaign of launching attacks against him and his family, some of which he claims were retracted.
- He expressed frustration with Collins' performance and vowed to fight for everyday Mainers, refusing to be "pushed around" by Collins or Donald Trump.
- The Collins campaign criticized Jackson's outburst as part of a pattern of anger toward female colleagues and questioned his ability to handle disagreements professionally.
- The incident drew national attention, highlighting the contentious nature of the Maine Senate race and the candidates' sharply contrasting approaches.
