Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) can hold her own, and she has. It’s not as if she’s facing the strongest candidate: Troy Jackson, who admitted he doesn’t want to hold the office he’s running for. That’s why he ran for governor this year and lost. But Graham Platner’s Nazi tattoos, domestic violence, and later rape allegation derailed his candidacy. Jackson said he’s running to defend the progressive cause, whatever that means, but the man is just uncouth.
Collins had a killer line when someone in the audience railed against data centers, saying they pollute our waters, etc., which led to the Maine Republican saying that was a Jackson supporter. Troy didn't take kindly to that remark and told Collins to “shut up.”
Susan Collins: This is obviously one of Troy’s supporters. Troy Jackson: Oh shut up. https://t.co/LmowVIVKL4
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) October 15, 2026
Hahahaha what an idiot this Troy Jackson guy is https://t.co/TIII8odi0O
— Peter J. Hasson (@peterjhasson) October 15, 2026
Protestor interrupts @SenSusanCollins (R-ME) by yelling about AI data centers during Maine Senate debate: Collins: "So this is obviously one of Troy's supporters." Jackson: "Oh, shut up... I don't even know that kid." https://t.co/Gy61ZIqBnF
— CSPAN (@cspan) October 15, 2026
At least there were no water bottles around; otherwise Troy might’ve chucked one at Collins. Jackson had a bad temperament, a narrative on the trail. He was removed from a Facebook group supporting his candidacy because of his reported abusive behavior toward those commenting on the page. Again, it’s a page supporting his Senate run.
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Troy, calm down; treat Collins like she's your second cousin.
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