Democrats select Troy Jackson to replace disgraced Graham Platner for Maine Senate race despite fears 'hot-headed' candidate could cause more trouble
Jackson secured 566 of the 571 delegates who cast their votes. Former colleagues of Jackson's during his tenure as the Maine Senate leader described his leadership style as 'very aggressive.' 'It's one thing to be screaming when you're just mad about the world or sad about the world. But his screaming felt like intentional intimidation.
- ▪Jackson secured 566 of the 571 delegates who cast their votes.
- ▪Former colleagues of Jackson's during his tenure as the Maine Senate leader described his leadership style as 'very aggressive.' 'It's one thing to be screaming when you're just mad about the world or sad about the world.
- ▪But his screaming felt like intentional intimidation.
19 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 9 lean left, 2 centre, 1 lean right, 5 right.
- ▪ Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in Senate race — NPR — Politics
- ▪ Maine Democrats Made Right Choice With Troy Jackson — RealClearPolitics - Homepage
- ▪ Who is Troy Jackson? Maine’s swap-in for Graham Platner in Senate race — New York Post
- ▪ Troy Jackson Picked to Replace Platner at Maine Democratic Convention - but He May Have More Issues — RedState
- ▪ Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Platner in US Senate race - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Democrats May Be in Big Trouble in Their Maine Senate Do-Over — PJ Media
- ▪ Troy Jackson picked to challenge Collins in Maine after Platner's exit — Axios
- ▪ Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner and take on Susan Collins — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Democrats pick new Senate candidate in Maine in aftermath of Platner debacle — Washington Post — Politics
- ▪ Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset — Fox News
- ▪ Troy Jackson: the Maine lumberjack Democrats believe can beat Susan Collins — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Maine Democrats to nominate Troy Jackson to replace Platner in US Senate race — Investing.com — News
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Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine after the party was left scrambling for a replacement following Graham Platner's withdrawal after a sexual assault allegation.Delegates convened on Saturday for a special election where Jackson quickly steamed ahead as the most popular replacement after he gained national attention during his gubernatorial run, where he became a favorite among progressives. Jackson secured 566 of the 571 delegates who cast their votes.
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