Susan Collins and Troy Jackson debate Trump and seniority in Maine Senate race

Summary

Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson debated for the first time on Tuesday in Maine, trading attacks over President Donald Trump, the cost of living and abortion in one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country. In an often testy debate, Collins touted her five terms in Congress and distanced herself from Trump, taking aim at some of his policies and arguing she has maintained her political independence by repeatedly voting against his agenda; she said she's 'not exactly his favorite senator'. Jackson argued that she has failed to effectively push back.

Latest: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson met on Tuesday in the first debate of Maine's Senate race, both criticizing President Trump but sparring over how, and over Collins's seniority.

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