Maine Senate hopeful Jackson stands by 'shut up' remark to Collins
Democrat Troy Jackson, running against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, says he has no regrets about telling her to be quiet during a recent debate. He made the comments in interviews with CNN and AP.
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What happened
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson is defending his remark telling Republican Sen. Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate this week. Jackson said he doesn't regret the comment, which came after a protester interrupted the event and Collins suggested the protester was one of his campaign's backers. On Sunday he said he is campaigning on issues many senators don't care about.
Why it matters
Jackson is seeking to unseat Collins, and his remarks have drawn attention to the tone of the race. The reports do not describe further consequences.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 8:35 PM ET: Jackson told CNN's Dana Bash he has no apologies for telling Collins to "shut up" during a debate this week.
- Oct 18, 1:24 PM ET: Jackson told AP he doesn't regret the remark, which followed Collins suggesting a protester who interrupted the debate was one of his campaign's backers.
Coverage
- Maine Has Changed. Susan Collins Hasn’t. (The Atlantic)
- Jackson says he’s campaigning for issues many senators don’t ‘give a s— about’ (The Hill)
- Exclusive interview with Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson (CNN)
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