
Maine Senate hopeful Jackson's fiery temper sparks debate
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.





