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Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate

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Troy Jackson, a Democratic candidate for senator from Maine, stated he has no regrets about telling incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate when she accused him of orchestrating a protest interruption. During an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” broadcast, Jackson clarified that he had no knowledge of the protester's identity or involvement with his campaign.

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In the final debate of Maine’s Senate race on October 13th, Democrat Troy Jackson told incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins to “shut up” after she suggested a protester was a supporter of his campaign. The protester interrupted to voice concerns about AI data centers damaging the environment and poisoning water. This incident underscores broader tensions in the race, where Jackson is betting that voters' negative views towards President Donald Trump will hurt Collins, who has maintained ties with the administration despite voting against some of its key policies. Both candidates clashed over issues including climate change, data centers, and partisanship, reflecting the national political landscape heading into midterms. After the debate, Jackson told CNN he had no regrets about his outburst and would not apologize to Collins, defending himself by saying he did not know who the protester was.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he does not regret telling Sen. Susan Collins that she should “shut up” after the Republican suggested a protester who interrupted their recent debate was one of his campaign’s backers. uncertain

who → say → backers

“She said that it was a Troy supporter. asserted

it → say → ?

She accused me of setting that up. asserted

She → accuse → that

I had no idea who it was,” said Jackson, a former president of the state Senate who is trying to deny Collins, the longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history, a sixth-term. asserted

who → have → term

He spoke in an interview with CNN’s “State of the Union” that aired Sunday. asserted

that → speak → Union

Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate

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