Maine Democrats Made Right Choice With Troy Jackson

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Maine Democrats Made Right Choice With Troy Jackson

Jackson isn't a charismatic outsider, but he might be just the right person to get Democrats past the finish line.

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19 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 9 lean left, 3 centre, 5 right.

Lean left · 9Centre · 3Right · 5

▪ Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in Senate race — NPR — Politics
▪ Democrats select Troy Jackson to replace disgraced Graham Platner for Maine Senate race despite fears 'hot-headed' candidate could cause more trouble — Mail Online Home RSS feed
▪ 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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