Tiana Lowe Doescher, a columnist for the Washington Examiner, criticized Troy Jackson's approach in his campaign against Senator Susan Collins. She stated that Jackson cannot portray Collins as an extreme figure like Marjorie Taylor Greene, given Collins' history of bipartisan voting. Jackson recently faced backlash for telling Collins to 'shut up' during a debate, which he defended by refusing to apologize. Doescher emphasized Collins' moderate stance in the Senate, despite criticism from Democrats regarding her past votes.
Key facts
- Tiana Lowe Doescher criticized Troy Jackson's campaign strategy on CNN.
- Jackson told Collins to 'shut up' during a debate on October 19, 2026.
- Doescher highlighted Collins' history of bipartisan voting.
- Collins has been criticized for her 2018 vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
- Doescher described Collins as the most moderate member of the Senate.
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