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Troy Jackson doesn't regret telling opponent Susan Collins to 'shut up'

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Democrat Troy Jackson said on Sunday he does not regret telling his opponent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to “shut up” during a candidate debate that was interrupted by an anti-data center protester. During an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union," host Dana Bash asked Jackson whether he regretted…

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  1. Maine Senate Polling as Susan Collins, Troy Jackson Head into Fourth Debate

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  2. Susan Collins ‘outclassed’ opponent Troy Jackson on knowledge during debate: Guy Benson

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  3. Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to 'shut up' during Maine Senate debate

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  4. Troy Jackson Massively Outraising Susan Collins, Last-Minute Filing Shows

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    Troy Jackson doesn't regret telling opponent Susan Collins to 'shut up'

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  1. Latin Times

    Troy Jackson Holds a Narrow Lead Over Collins — But History and Money Could Change (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Troy Jackson leads Sen. Susan Collins by 1 to 4 points in Maine's most-watched Senate race, but history and massive GOP spending make this a true tossup. (154 chars)

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Collins, Jackson Hold Third Maine Senate Debate (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican Rep. Mike Collins faced off in a televised debate as early voting began in their closely watched U.S. Senate race, which could affect control of Congress. The candidates clashed over issues including affordability, health care and immigration, with Collins emph…

  3. Newsweek

    Maine Senate Polling as Susan Collins, Troy Jackson Head Into Third Debate (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Susan Collins and Troy Jackson are facing a close race in Maine heading into their third debate, according to recent polls.

  4. Bangor Daily News

    Live blog: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate for the 3rd time (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    The candidates meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday for the third of four debates in Maine’s U.S. Senate race, hosted by WABI and WAGM.

  5. Portland Press Herald

    Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off in latest debate (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    It's the third out of 4 debates in the high-stakes Maine Senate race.

  6. Bangor Daily News

    Watch live: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson in 3rd debate (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    The third of four planned televised debates in the key U.S. Senate race is hosted by WABI and WAGM.

  7. The Boston Globe

    Takeaways from the third Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    If the first debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson was a mess, and the second was a mudfight with some substance mixed in, then Tuesday night’s third debate was low energy.

  8. Portland Press Herald

    3 takeaways from the 3rd Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The candidates will square off for their final debate on Thursday.

  9. The Hill

    Collins, Jackson duke it out in third Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Republican Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Democrat Troy Jackson clashed Tuesday in their third Maine Senate debate with just three weeks until Election Day. Collins and Jackson sparred on several topics, including the incumbent's votes for and against the Iran war as well as their differing views on how…

  10. Washington Examiner

    Susan Collins ‘outclassed’ opponent Troy Jackson on knowledge during debate: Guy Benson (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) “outclassed” her opponent Troy Jackson during their latest senatorial debate, schooling him in government knowledge. “It did seem like Troy Jackson was trying to attack Senator Collins on one large federal program when the actua…

  11. Newsweek

    Maine Senate Polling as Susan Collins, Troy Jackson Head into Fourth Debate (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Collins and Jackson will take the stage for the fourth and final time Thursday as absentee voting is underway in Maine.

  12. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH LIVE: Collins, Jackson face off in Maine U.S. Senate debate (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson will meet on the debate stage Thursday in one of the nation's most closely watched races during this midterm election cycle.

  13. Portland Press Herald

    Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate for a final time (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Polls show a neck-and-neck race.

  14. Bangor Daily News

    Live updates: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson meet in Bangor for final debate (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Hosted by News Center Maine, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public, it’s the only debate with a live audience and questions from voters.

  15. Bangor Daily News

    Watch live: Troy Jackson and Susan Collins in final debate (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    The 7 p.m. debate, hosted by News Center Maine, the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public, is being held in front of a live audience in Bangor.

  16. Axios

    "Oh, shut up": Maine Senate debate gets testy (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and her Democratic challenger Troy Jackson were sparring in a testy debate Thursday night when a protester loudly interrupted them. "So this is obviously one of Troy's supporters," Collins said. "Oh, shut up," Jackson shot back. "I don't even know that kid.

  17. The Boston Globe

    Two weeks, four debates. What we’ve learned about Susan Collins, Troy Jackson and their fight to win Maine. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The series of face-offs, conducted over the last two weeks, produced few campaign-defining lines or quotable moments, much less any direct momentum for either candidate.

  18. The Hill

    Collins, Jackson trade jabs in final Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) faced off against Democratic candidate Troy Jackson on Thursday in the final Senate debate before Maine voters head to the polls. The two traded jabs over President Trump, campaign financing, immigration reform and their voting record as the Senate race enters its final …

  19. Fox News

    'Oh, shut up!': Democrat snaps at Collins after heckler drives Maine Senate debate off the rails (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A protester yelling about AI data centers sparked a fiery clash between Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson.

  20. Portland Press Herald

    4 takeaways from the final debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Jackson told Sen. Susan Collins to 'shut up' after she suggested a protester was one of his supporters.

  21. Townhall

  22. New York Post

    Anti-data center protester crashes Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    As the demonstrator was being dealt with by security, Collins quipped: "So this is obviously one of Troy's supporters."

  23. MyNorthwest

    Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ during heated Maine Senate debate (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up” during a heated final Maine U.S. Senate debate that also included an interruption from a data center protester.

  24. Washington Examiner

    Maine Senate debate gets testy as Troy Jackson tells Collins to ‘shut up’: Top takeaways (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    BANGOR, Maine — The fourth and final debate of the Maine Senate race knocked both candidates off balance as Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, met for the first time before a live audience.

  25. NBC Boston

    Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to ‘shut up' during Maine Senate debate (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up” during a heated final Maine U.S. Senate debate that also included an interruption from a data center protester. Thursday night’s debate in a Bangor theater was the last of four meetings between Collins and Jacks…

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