Collins Ad Targets Troy Jackson Over ‘Shut Up’ Remark at Maine Debate

An ad casts a debate remark by Susan Collins’s Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson, as a reflection of his treatment of women.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT · How we use AI

An advertisement for Senator Susan Collins attacks her Democratic opponent in Maine, Troy Jackson, over a “shut up” comment he made during a debate.

The spot presents Jackson’s remark as an indication of how he treats women, making his conduct a focus of the campaign attack.

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