Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to 'shut up' during heated Maine debate

Key facts

• Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to "shut up" during a debate.
• A protester interrupted Collins' remarks during the debate.
• The Maine GOP called Jackson's comment "unacceptable behavior."

Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to "shut up" during a heated final Maine U.S. Senate debate on Thursday. The exchange occurred after a protester opposing data centers interrupted Collins' remarks. As moderators worked to remove the protester, Collins suggested the demonstrator was Jackson's supporter. Jackson responded, "Oh, shut up. I don't even know that kid." The Maine GOP later stated in a social media post that Jackson's comment was "unacceptable behavior."