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Jackson says he doesn’t regret telling Collins to 'shut up'
Maine senator Jackson denies regretting his 'shut up' remark after protester interrupted Senate debate.
In brief
Maine senator Jackson denies regretting his 'shut up' remark after protester interrupted Senate debate. Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he does not regret telling Sen. Susan Collins to 'shut up' after a protester claimed to be his campaign supporter during their Senate debate. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Jackson denies regretting remark
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he does not regret telling Sen. Susan Collins to 'shut up' after a protester claimed to be his campaign supporter during their Senate debate.
“She said that it was a Troy supporter. She accused me of setting that up. I had no idea who it was.”
Protester claims no coordination
Henry Elgie, a 19-year-old Bowdoin College student, told the New York Times he had 'zero coordination' with Jackson’s campaign and did not know Jackson personally.
“I do not know Troy Jackson personally or at all.”
Sunrise Movement supports action
The Sunrise Movement, a left-wing group advocating the Green New Deal, praised the protester for taking action during the Senate debate.
“We’re proud of this Sunrise volunteer who took action yesterday.”
Jackson defends his response
Jackson said he was not talking down to Collins and would not apologize for his remark, emphasizing he fights for Mainers.
“I’m fighting for Mainers and I just think that was another situation where she was talking down to me and I’m not going to apologize for that.”
Collins reacts to remark
Collins called Jackson’s response 'reflective' and noted his reputation in the Legislature when dealing with women he disagrees with.
“the fact that it seemed like such an automatic, quick reply was very telling.”
Jackson takes responsibility
Jackson admitted past confrontations with female lawmakers and took responsibility for his outburst, saying Republicans are attacking him falsely.
“I wear my heart on my sleeve.”
The key point
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he does not regret telling Sen. Susan Collins to 'shut up' after a protester claimed to be his campaign supporter during their Senate debate.
