Susan Collins Criticizes Troy Jackson After Debate Clash
Senator Susan Collins accused Democratic challenger Troy Jackson of treating women poorly after he told her to shut up during a Maine Senate debate.
Republican Senator Susan Collins criticized her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, following a heated exchange during a Thursday night debate in Maine. The conflict began when Collins claimed a heckler disrupting the event was a supporter of Jackson, prompting Jackson to tell her to "shut up."
Collins described the reflexive nature of the comment as "very telling," arguing that the response reflected Jackson's history of treating women with whom he disagrees. She noted she was struck by how automatic the reply appeared.
Troy Jackson defended the remark, asserting that Collins had made a false accusation and has conducted a campaign based on unprofessional personal attacks. Jackson denied setting up the disruption. His campaign countered the criticism by highlighting his support for paid leave and abortion rights, contrasting his platform with the voting record of Collins, specifically her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh.
