Jackson Refuses Apology for 'Shut Up' Remark, Defends Temper as Collins Cites Past Conduct
Maine Democratic candidate Troy Jackson has refused to apologize for telling incumbent Senator Susan Collins to 'shut up' during their final debate. Jackson told CNN he does not regret the outburst, which occurred after Collins accused him of orchestrating a protester’s interruption. While Collins framed the incident as evidence of a pattern of disrespect toward women, Jackson defended his reaction as a refusal to be 'talked down to.' The exchange has intensified scrutiny on Jackson’s temperament in a closely contested race heading into the November 3 election.
