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Maine Democrats fear Susan Collins’ Teflon status
Maine Democrats worry Susan Collins’ abortion vote makes her a 'Teflon candidate' for Senate.
In brief
Maine Democrats worry Susan Collins’ abortion vote makes her a 'Teflon candidate' for Senate. Maine Democrats hope Susan Collins’ 2018 Kavanaugh vote on abortion will shift Democratic women’s support to Troy Jackson’s Senate campaign. Originally reported by Salon.
Maine Democrats worry Susan Collins’ Teflon status
Maine Democrats fear Susan Collins’ 2018 vote to confirm Kavanaugh will make her a 'Teflon candidate' for Senate.
“She said that she doesn’t regret that vote. Well, most everyone I know does”
Collins seeks sixth Senate term
Collins, 73, is running for a sixth Senate term in Maine after defying national political trends.
Jackson targets abortion rights
Jackson argues Collins’ 2018 Kavanaugh vote undermines her ability to protect abortion rights in Maine.
“She thinks we’re stupid, that’s really what it comes down to”
Jackson’s campaign strategy
Jackson, a former logger, runs as a champion for working people with labor movement ties.
Jackson’s abortion focus
Jackson highlights Collins’ 2018 Kavanaugh vote as a major error in judgment on abortion rights.
“She thinks we’re stupid, that’s really what it comes down to”
Jackson’s debate performance
Jackson dominated Collins in their first debate by attacking her record on Trump policies.
“We can’t eat road salt”
Collins’ defense
Collins defended her record by citing bipartisan legislation and federal funding for Maine.
“She said that she doesn’t regret that vote”
Jackson’s campaign challenges
Jackson faces internal Democratic concerns about his campaign strategy and national involvement.
“I’m starting to get worried”
Maine’s political culture
Maine has a strong independent streak where local issues matter more than national politics.
“Mainers don’t like being told what to do”
Jackson’s campaign impact
Jackson’s campaign has drawn support from older women who remember life before Roe v. Wade.
“I’m not in love with Troy Jackson”
Jackson’s debate win
Jackson won the debate by accusing Collins of not addressing Trump’s unpopular policies.
“She’s wrong with her votes 96 percent of the time”
Collins’ response
Collins countered Jackson’s statistics by explaining Senate procedure and her record.
“She said that she doesn’t regret that vote”
Jackson’s campaign strategy
Jackson’s campaign focuses on abortion rights and working-class issues to win over Democratic voters.
“We can’t eat road salt”
Maine Senate race outcome
Jackson’s campaign faces challenges from internal Democratic concerns and national spending.
“Money talks”
What matters most
Maine Democrats hope Susan Collins’ 2018 Kavanaugh vote on abortion will shift Democratic women’s support to Troy Jackson’s Senate campaign.
