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Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate

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Troy Jackson, a Democratic candidate for senator from Maine, stated he has no regrets about telling incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate when she accused him of orchestrating a protest interruption. During an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” broadcast, Jackson clarified that he had no knowledge of the protester's identity or involvement with his campaign.

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On October 16, 2026, during the final Senate debate in Bangor, Maine, a protestor interrupted Republican Senator Susan Collins as she spoke about various issues like climate change and immigration. The protester yelled that AI data centers were destroying the environment and poisoning water supplies. As security escorted him out, Collins suggested he was a supporter of Democratic challenger Troy Jackson. Jackson responded by telling Collins to "shut up," rejecting her implication that he orchestrated the interruption. This heated exchange highlighted tensions over environmental concerns in the race, which polls show is closely contested within the margin of error. Both candidates have since defended their actions without regret.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he does not regret telling Sen. Susan Collins that she should “shut up” after the Republican suggested a protester who interrupted their recent debate was one of his campaign’s backers. uncertain

who → say → backers

“She said that it was a Troy supporter. asserted

it → say → ?

She accused me of setting that up. asserted

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I had no idea who it was,” said Jackson, a former president of the state Senate who is trying to deny Collins, the longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history, a sixth-term. asserted

who → have → term

He spoke in an interview with CNN’s “State of the Union” that aired Sunday. asserted

that → speak → Union

Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate

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