Maine Senate race: Collins questions Jackson's temper over revived 1988 assault allegations
TL;DR
Sen. Susan Collins accuses Democratic challenger Troy Jackson of struggling to control his temper, citing a revived 1988 police report alleging he assaulted a man and grabbed his partner. The Maine race remains highly competitive, with a Fox News poll showing Jackson narrowly ahead, while Democrats face vetting concerns after Platner's withdrawal and ongoing scrutiny of Jackson's past conduct and policy positions.
- Susan Collins drops brutal reminder of Dem rival rocked by accusations Fox News
- Maine Democrat Jackson acknowledges 1988 assault, denies pushing longtime partner The Hill
- Troy Jackson responds to reports he pushed his partner, punched man in 1988 newscentermaine.com
- Troy Jackson denies 1988 police report saying he pushed longtime partner WGME
- Former DNC Chair refuses to directly weigh in on Maine candidate's relationship with cousin Yahoo
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