"Oh, shut up": Maine Senate debate gets testy
Summary
Maine Senator Susan Collins and her Democratic opponent Troy Jackson had a tense debate, including a loud protester interruption and a sharp exchange between the candidates. Collins was challenged about standing up to President Trump, and she mentioned an unsuccessful effort to block a Defense Secretary nominee.Key Facts
- Susan Collins is a Republican Senator from Maine.
- Troy Jackson is her Democratic challenger in the Senate race.
- A protester interrupted their debate, leading to a sharp exchange of words.
- Collins was asked about times she opposed President Trump.
- She cited her attempt to block the confirmation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The confirmation succeeded because a Republican senator changed his vote.
- This Senate race is one of several that will affect which party controls the Senate.
- The debate showed a tense and sometimes childish tone between the candidates.
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