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Maine Democrat Troy Jackson Under Fire for Reported Outburst, Mortgage Fraud Claims

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Troy Jackson, a progressive Democrat, has effectively clinched the nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine after Graham Platner dropped out earlier this month following allegations of sexual assault. Now, Jackson is facing accusations of violence with a female colleague.

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  1. Troy Jackson jumps out to big lead in race to replace Graham Platner in Maine

    Headline from Politico ·

  2. Democrats have a real shot in Maine, but Troy Jackson could ruin it

    Headline from The Hill ·

  3. Maine’s Troy Jackson Is Graham Platner Lite

    Headline from The Righting ·

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    Maine Democrat Troy Jackson Under Fire for Reported Outburst, Mortgage Fraud Claims

    Headline from The Daily Signal ·

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  1. Politico

    Troy Jackson jumps out to big lead in race to replace Graham Platner in Maine (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The progressive logger and lawmaker dominated Maine Democrats’ Saturday county meetings to pick a replacement for Platner.

  2. KRDO

    Troy Jackson, a former Graham Platner ally, well-positioned to win Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Patrick Svitek, Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has built an overwhelming advantage in the short and unusual contest to replace Graham Platner and take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a must-win race for Democrats in their bid for control of the US Senate.

  3. The Hill

    Troy Jackson on glidepath to Maine Senate nomination (opens The Hill)

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    In today’s issue: Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) has all but clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate in Maine after his main opponents dropped out of the race Sunday. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and former Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director Nir…

  4. NBC Boston

    Troy Jackson secures overwhelming support to be Maine's Democratic Senate nominee (opens NBC Boston)

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    Days removed from Graham Platner’s exit , Maine Democrats appear to have a new Senate candidate. Former Maine Senate President and logger Troy Jackson secured 481 of 500 delegates support, according to his campaign, triggering a series of suspensions as other candidates — like Nirav Shah, Shenna Bel…

  5. The Hill

    Democrats have a real shot in Maine, but Troy Jackson could ruin it (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Progressives may doubt his conversion from right-wing radical, yet his record may turn off independents and hand Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) a victory.

  6. The Nation

    How Troy Jackson Became the Heir to Graham Platner’s Movement (opens The Nation)

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    The Nation's feed description

    Kyle Paoletta This weekend, Democrats in Maine overwhelmingly showed that they believe the former logger and longtime state senator can dethrone GOP Senator Susan Collins.

  7. Christian Science Monitor

    Maine Democrats are moving on from Platner. But cracks might linger. (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to become Maine’s new Democratic Senate nominee this weekend. But eleventh-hour candidacies frequently face big challenges.

  8. The Hill

    Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson faces reports of fiery temper (opens The Hill)

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    As the Maine Democratic party prepares to rally around former state Sen. Troy Jackson (D-Maine) as the nominee for Senate, reports of his fiery temper are swirling around the Pine Tree State. He’s been accused of verbally berating Rachel Talbot Ross, who served as House Speaker, during his time as S…

  9. Washington Times

    Platner ally Troy Jackson stepping in to take on Sen. Susan Collins (opens Washington Times)

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    Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president and fifth-generation logger, is poised to replace Graham Platner on the Democratic ticket in the U.S. Senate race in Maine.

  10. KVIA El Paso

    How Troy Jackson went from an anti-abortion Republican to the Democrats’ hope for defeating Susan Collins (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Troy Jackson is on the verge of replacing Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine after harnessing the enthusiasm of former Platner supporters who were galvanized by the oyster farmer’s insurgent campaign.

  11. The Daily Signal

    Maine Democrat Troy Jackson Under Fire for Reported Outburst, Mortgage Fraud Claims (opens The Daily Signal)

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    Troy Jackson, a progressive Democrat, has effectively clinched the nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine after Graham Platner dropped out earlier this month following allegations of sexual assault. Now, Jackson is facing accusations of violence with a female colleague.

  12. The Righting

    Maine’s Troy Jackson Is Graham Platner Lite (opens The Righting)

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    The Righting's feed description

    Jackson has changed parties faster than he changes clothes, going from Republican to Independent to Democrat.

  13. Talking Points Memo

    Troy Jackson Cruises Towards Maine Senate Nomination (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to become the official Democratic Senate nominee as the Saturday convention...

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