Troy Jackson doesn't regret telling opponent Susan Collins to 'shut up'

A Maine Democratic Senate candidate doubled down on his heated exchange with his Republican opponent during a debate disrupted by a protester, refusing to apologize for telling her to "shut up." The remark came amid chaos when an anti-data center demonstrator interrupted proceedings, escalating tensions between the two candidates. In a Sunday interview, the Democrat defended his outburst, dismissing any regret over the confrontation. The incident highlights the rising volatility in political debates as protests increasingly spill into campaign events.

Democrat Troy Jackson said on Sunday he does not regret telling his opponent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to “shut up” during a candidate debate that was interrupted by an anti-data center protester. During an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union," host Dana Bash asked Jackson whether he regretted the comment. “No, you know she...