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Collins, Jackson clash in first Maine Senate debate: 4 takeaways

Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson faced off Tuesday in the first debate of their neck-and-neck Senate race in Maine. A rare Republican to win statewide in blue-leaning Maine, five-term Collins used the debate stage to spotlight times she’s bucked her party, from her pro-choice position to her vote against President Trump’s signature...

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Three takeaways from the Maine Senate debateThe debate is the first of four the candidates will have before Election Day.

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Outrage after Susan Collins tries to 'feel' her way out of Kavanaugh question: 'Pathetic'Onlookers were outraged Tuesday after Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) gave an underwhelming answer to a key question during the state's Senate debate. Collins faced off in a debate with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, where Collins was asked to defend her record supporting Trump's policies. At one time, the moderator asked Collins point-blank if Supreme…

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Susan Collins hammered with corruption claims during Senate debate: 'I don't owe Trump'Democrat Troy Jackson hammered Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) over a reported FBI corruption probe during their first debate Tuesday night. Jackson, the former Maine Senate president, laid out the allegations from a September ProPublica investigation as the two candidates clashed over Collins' ethics . "As late as 2024, the FBI was circling around Senator…

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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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Susan Collins doesn't back down from Brett Kavanaugh vote in 1st debate with Troy JacksonTuesday's meeting was first of four debates in 10 days, less than a month before an election that could decide control of the U.S. Senate.

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Collins vs. Jackson Debate Takeaways: Key Moments From Second Face-OffSusan Collins and Troy Jackson square off again in a debate for the Maine Senate seat.

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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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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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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.

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