How Troy Jackson and Susan Collins are attacking one another in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Republicans opened by tying Troy Jackson to Graham Platner, both in personality and policy, while Democrats tie Susan Collins to President Donald Trump.
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What happenedRepublicans opened by tying Troy Jackson to Graham Platner, both in personality and policy, while Democrats tie Susan Collins to President Donald Trump.
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CenterHow Troy Jackson and Susan Collins are attacking one another in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
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How Troy Jackson and Susan Collins are attacking one another in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Republicans opened by tying Troy Jackson to Graham Platner, both in personality and policy, while Democrats tie Susan Collins to President Donald Trump.
