Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he doesn't regret telling Susan Collins that she should “shut up” when she suggested a protester was one of his backers.
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What happenedMaine Democrat Troy Jackson says he doesn't regret telling Susan Collins that she should “shut up” when she suggested a protester was one of his backers.
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Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he doesn't regret telling Susan Collins that she should “shut up” when she suggested a protester was one of his backers.
