Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate
Summary
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson said he does not regret telling Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" after she accused his campaign of supporting a protester who interrupted their debate. The protester, from the Sunrise Movement, denied any connection to Jackson's campaign.Key Facts
- During a Maine Senate debate, a protester interrupted as Susan Collins spoke.
- Collins claimed the protester was linked to Troy Jackson’s campaign.
- Jackson responded by telling Collins to "shut up" and said he didn’t know the protester.
- The protester, a 19-year-old Bowdoin College student, said he had no coordination with Jackson’s campaign.
- The protester was part of the Sunrise Movement, an environmental advocacy group supporting the Green New Deal.
- Jackson apologized for past confrontations during his time in the Maine Legislature but stood by his debate response.
- Collins said Jackson’s quick outburst reflected his known temper, especially toward women he disagrees with.
- The election is for a U.S. Senate seat in Maine, with Collins seeking a sixth term and Jackson as her challenger.
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