Maine Senate hopeful Jackson's fiery temper sparks debate
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Democrat Troy Jackson, the presumptive nominee to replace Platner in Maine’s state Senate and the likely Democratic challenger to Sen. Susan Collins, is known for a fiery temper, including an incident in which he threw a water bottle at a meeting and cursed at colleagues, prompting a lawmaker to say straight men are 'too emotional' for politics and a House speaker to eject him. Supporters say his passion drives policy; critics worry the outbursts could hurt his general-election prospects.
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