WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the comedy show of a Senate debate in Maine, Troy Jackson has emerged as the top choice to replace Graham Platner, trading one deeply flawed candidate for another. Democrats are already worried he doesn’t have what it takes to beat Susan Collins in November.
What they are saying…
POLITICO:
"‘Not the slick choice’: Maine Dems sweat Troy Jackson despite dominant
victory"
NBC News:
"Troy Jackson’s sudden rise in Maine invites scrutiny of his past and his
vulnerabilities"
Washington
Post: "Democrat set to replace Platner in Maine led state
Senate with a temper"
CNN:
"Maine Democrat Senate frontrunner faces scrutiny over alleged anger
outbursts"
The Western
Journal: "Democrats make Graham Platner replacement all but
official - not everyone is pleased"
Boston
Globe: "A fifth-generation logger from Allagash is likely
to face Susan Collins. But is Troy Jackson ready?"
Bangor
Daily News: "Troy Jackson must build a massive campaign
overnight to catch Susan Collins"
