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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Paul Farrell

Democrat who told Susan Collins to ‘shut up’ doubles down and refuses to apologize

Maine Democrat Troy Jackson has stated he stands by telling Sen. Susan Collins to "shut up" after the Republican candidate claimed a protester who interrupted their recent debate was connected to his campaign.

Speaking during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union" that aired Sunday, Jackson addressed the tense moment from the closely fought race, in which he is attempting to prevent Collins, the longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history, from winning a sixth term.

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