Maine voters remember Susan Collins’ vote for Kavanaugh, but will that make them vote for Troy Jackson?
Jackson is using Collins’ Kavanaugh vote to make reproductive rights a campaign issue, while facing scrutiny over his own changing position.
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TAP FOR WHYTroy Jackson is making Susan Collins’ vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh a central issue in their Senate race, while Collins and her supporters argue the issue has already been tested and voters may focus elsewhere. The article also examines Jackson’s past opposition to abortion rights and his current position.
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4 OUTLETSOutlets agree that Troy Jackson is making Susan Collins’s vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh an issue in their Senate race, with Jackson emphasizing abortion rights. Left-leaning outlets focus on whether the vote will affect voters and also examine Jackson’s past and current abortion positions. Center outlets likewise present abortion rights as part of the campaign, while emphasizing polling that suggests the economy may matter more and voters hold differing views of Collins.
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