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Troy Jackson is scrambling to defeat Maine Sen. Susan Collins. Time is not on his side

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson is racing against time in his bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins. From the start, he had barely more than 100 days to mount a campaign against New England's last Republican senator. Jackson is a logger, union activist and former president of the Maine Senate who is trying to flip a seat that's key to Democrats'…

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution· Oct 5, 11:52 AMTroy Jackson is scrambling to defeat Maine Sen. Susan Collins. Time is not on his sideAlso ran in PBS News

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Democrats Are Struggling to Beat Susan Collins. You Can (Still) Blame One Man.In a year that’s shaping up so well for Democrats, things still look dicey in Maine.

Slate5d agoWhole story →

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Troy Jackson apologizes for comments on Jewish Mainers’ views of Gaza warThe Senate nominee’s bid to unseat incumbent Susan Collins (R) is critical to Democrats’ hopes for reclaiming control of the chamber.

The Washington Post10d agoWhole story →

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Supreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first bid after abortion rights decisionAs Maine Republican Susan Collins seeks a sixth Senate term, some voters are bringing up her 2018 vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court

Breitbart News Network12d agoWhole story →

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Endorsing Tim Nangle for Senate District 26 | LetterState Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, has built a legislative record grounded in the same instinct that defined his 27-year career as a Portland Fire Department paramedic: showing up for people when it matters. As Senate chair of the Transportation Committee, Nangle led passage of a two-year Highway Fund budget that passed unanimously, along with a […]

Portland Press Herald16d agoWhole story →

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Troy Jackson is more than ready to be Maine’s next senator | LetterWe need a Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate to stop the rampant destruction, here and around the world, caused by the Trump regime. Sen. Susan Collins has proven, by voting with Trump 96% of the time, that we can no longer rely on her. Troy Jackson, a University of Maine graduate and former president of the Maine Senate, is […]

Portland Press Herald16d agoWhole story →

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Susan Collins, a political survivor, tries to outrun TrumpIn her bid for a sixth term representing Maine, Susan Collins has been beset by President Donald Trump weighing her down with constant controversy.

The Washington Post4d agoWhole story →

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We need Susan Collins’ experience and work ethic more than ever | LetterAs a business owner in Maine, I want to express my support for Sen. Susan Collins in the upcoming election. Sen. Collins has served Maine for decades, and during that time she has consistently worked to bring federal resources and opportunities to our state. Her seniority and experience in Washington, D.C. — and particularly her […]

Portland Press Herald4d agoWhole story →

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Susan Collins faces her biggest test yetThe Maine senator is used to tough reelection campaigns.

The Washington Post3d agoWhole story →

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As Susan Collins goes for a sixth term, Maine Democrats worry she’s a ‘Teflon candidate’BATH, Maine — Election after election, Republican Sen. Susan Collins has defied national political winds to return to office, representing a state that has backed Democrats in every presidential contest since 1992. But her Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson, is betting that her eight-year-old vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court’s…

The 19th2d agoWhole story →

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Troy Jackson was being paid by unions throughout his run for governorThe Democratic U.S. Senate nominee's campaign has offered few details about what the work entailed, describing it only as consulting and organizing services on national and labor issues.

Bangor Daily News2d agoWhole story →

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Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over Trump and seniority in Maine’s first Senate debateThe two candidates clashed repeatedly over their records and national politics in the first of four debates in the key battleground race.

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Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate raceThe former president told voters he is “proud to be on board” the Democrats’ campaign to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

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Graham Platner, gone from Maine’s Senate Race against Susan Collins, still haunts Troy Jackson.In a year that’s shaping up so well for Democrats, things still look dicey in Maine.

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Troy Jackson, Maine’s Accidental CandidateTroy Jackson emerged from nowhere to succeed Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race. Now the Democratic Party is taking control.

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Troy Jackson is more than ready to be Maine’s next senator | LetterWe need a Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate to stop the rampant destruction, here and around the world, caused by the Trump regime. Sen. Susan Collins has proven, by voting with Trump 96% of the time, that we can no longer rely on her. Troy Jackson, a University of Maine graduate and former president of the Maine Senate, is […]

Portland Press Herald16d agoWhole story →

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Still no space between Susan Collins, Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race, CNN poll findsThe poll suggests the election is likely to turn on the reputation of Collins, a five-term Republican.

Portland Press Herald1mo agoWhole story →

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Susan Collins demands apology after Troy Jackson accuses her of 'making money' off Iran war during Maine Senate debateAn outraged Sen. Susan Collins demanded an apology from Troy Jackson at the Maine Senate debate Thursday after the Democratic candidate accused her of profiting off the war in Iran.

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In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump — but spar over howIn an often-testy debate, GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine touted her five terms in Congress and took aim at some Trump policies — while Democrat Troy Jackson argued Collins has failed to effectively push back.

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Troy Jackson is scrambling to defeat Maine Sen. Susan Collins. Time is not on his side – KnowGov