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Troy Jackson Tells Susan Collins to 'Shut Up' in Senate Debate
Troy Jackson calls Susan Collins 'shut up' during heated Maine Senate debate.
In brief
Troy Jackson calls Susan Collins 'shut up' during heated Maine Senate debate. Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Susan Collins to 'shut up' during a Maine Senate debate after she accused him of being a guaranteed Democratic vote. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Senate Debate Clash
Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Susan Collins to 'shut up' during a heated Maine Senate debate.
“shut up”
Debate Interruption
A data center protester interrupted Collins during the debate, prompting her to call the demonstrator "obviously one of Troy’s supporters."
“obviously one of Troy’s supporters”
Jackson's Response
Jackson replied, "Oh, shut up. I don’t even know that kid."
“Oh, shut up. I don’t even know that kid.”
Campaign Reactions
Maine GOP called Jackson’s comment "unacceptable behavior" while his campaign declined to comment.
“unacceptable behavior”
Fundraising Gap
Jackson raised $20.4 million in Q3, closing a funding gap with Collins who raised $5.2 million.
“$20.4 million”
What matters most
Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Susan Collins to 'shut up' during a Maine Senate debate after she accused him of being a guaranteed Democratic vote.
