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Troy Jackson apologizes for comments on Jewish Mainers’ views of Gaza war

The Senate nominee’s bid to unseat incumbent Susan Collins (R) is critical to Democrats’ hopes for reclaiming control of the chamber.

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The Washington Post· Sep 30, 3:35 PMTroy Jackson apologizes for comments on Jewish Mainers’ views of Gaza war
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Troy Jackson apologizes for remarks about Jewish Maine residents’ views of Gaza warBy Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee in Maine’s battleground Senate race, apologized on Wednesday for saying it is “unfortunate” that Jewish residents of the state do not like to label the war in Gaza a genocide. “I believe what’s happening in Gaza is genocide, and I also understand that word

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