Susan Collins Slammed for ‘Despicable’ Attack on Troy Jackson
Summary
A campaign ad approved by Republican Sen. Susan Collins and funded by the National Republican Senatorial Committee criticized Democratic challenger Troy Jackson’s logging background, saying he lacked the skills to serve in the Senate. Jackson and several Maine political figures criticized the ad as dismissive of blue-collar workers and tied the dispute to the cost of heating homes.Key Facts
- The ad features retired News Center Maine sportscaster Bill Green, who endorses Collins and says Jackson lacks the tools to be effective in the Senate.
- Jackson has highlighted his background as a fifth-generation logger and union member during the campaign.
- Jackson said the ad talks down to blue-collar workers and focused attention on Mainers struggling to afford home heating.
- Jason Shedlock, president of the Maine Building and Construction Trades Council, criticized the ad and said heating costs were difficult for workers to afford.
- Former congressional candidate Jordan Wood called the ad a despicable attack in a post on X.
- The Jackson campaign said he has logged only periodically since he entered the Maine House of Representatives in 2002.
- Newsweek said it contacted the Collins campaign for comment and was awaiting a response.
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