Former Maine senator on replacing Platner: ‘The message, the movement is right’
Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center
Summary
Troy Jackson, a former state lawmaker, is seeking to center himself as the best candidate to replace Graham Platner if he exits the Maine Senate race following a new accusation of sexual assault against the Democratic nominee. The former Maine Senate president acknowledged the “challenge” of a new candidate entering so late into this race…
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