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Collins vs Jackson Senate Debate Highlights
Collins demands apology after Jackson accuses her of Iran war financial benefits.
In brief
Collins demands apology after Jackson accuses her of Iran war financial benefits. Senator Susan Collins demanded an apology from Democratic challenger Troy Jackson after he accused her of benefiting financially from the Iran war. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Collins demands apology
Senator Susan Collins demanded an apology from Democratic challenger Troy Jackson after Jackson accused her of benefiting financially from the Iran war.
“That is absolutely outrageous, and you owe me an apology”
Jackson's Iran war accusation
Jackson argued Collins votes with Trump too often and accused her of being influenced by corporate interests and defense contractors.
“You can't eat rock salt”
Abortion rights clash
Jackson faulted Collins for supporting Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, arguing his confirmation helped pave the way for overturning Roe v. Wade.
“Not only would I vote for it, I authored such a bill”
Energy costs debate
Jackson argued Mainers' soaring heating costs stem from the Iran war and called for expanding LIHEAP eligibility.
“People will freeze to death this winter because they can't afford to heat their homes”
Collins on energy costs
Collins highlighted her work on heating assistance and said Congress could expand both heating assistance and weatherization programs.
“It's under Troy's leadership that electric rates in Maine became the fourth highest in the nation”
Jackson ties Collins to Trump
Jackson described Collins as 'Powerful in town, but she's weak every time that we need her to stand up and fight for us.'
“Powerful in town, but she's weak every time that we need her to stand up and fight for us”
Collins counters Trump ties
Collins argued she has worked with five different presidents and voted against Trump 137 times in Congress.
“This Congress alone, I voted against President Trump 137 times”
ICE enforcement debate
Jackson argued ICE is so rogue it can't be reformed and advocated defunding it after a fatal shooting.
“I know for a fact that people are always going to know ICE as an outfit has murdered at least four people here in this country”
Collins defends ICE
Collins said ICE helps deport violent criminals and investigate child exploitation while supporting body-worn cameras.
“We need to reform ICE further. There's no doubt about that”
Debate polling
CBS News survey showed a dead-even split between candidates with 10 percent of voters saying they could change their minds.
“A CBS News survey released last week showed a dead-even split between the candidates”
Next debates
The third debate will be held October 13 and the final debate is scheduled for October 15.
“The third debate, hosted by WABI and WAGM, will be held October 13”
The one thing
Senator Susan Collins demanded an apology from Democratic challenger Troy Jackson after he accused her of benefiting financially from the Iran war.
