Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 10 Oct, 01:48 · Archive

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Troy Jackson, the Democratic candidate fighting to take Maine's Senate seat from Republican incumbent Susan Collins.

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson in Maine's race against Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Obama is headlining a fundraiser and making multiple endorsements ahead of the midterms, and has released an endorsement video urging Maine voters not to sit out the election.

Fox News reports that former Obama strategists have urged Maine Democrats to unite behind Jackson, warning that internal party divisions could cost them the seat. Maine's Senate race has drawn national attention after Democrats replaced their initial candidate, Graham Platner, following sexual assault allegations against him. Jackson has faced controversies of his own.

Former Obama strategist Dan Pfeiffer told colleagues that 'there are a significant number of people in Maine who seem not to like Troy Jackson, including some Democrats'. He attributed tensions to supporters of Platner objecting to his removal, supporters of Governor Mills opposing the outcome, and poor relations between Mills and Jackson. Pfeiffer urged Democrats to 'get over your s--- and let's try to win this race'.

How it is being reported

• Former Obama advisor tells divided Maine Democrats to 'get over your s---' and win the raceFormer Obama strategists urge Maine Democrats to unite behind Troy Jackson, warning internal party feuds could cost them a critical Senate seat.Fox News · 10 Oct, 01:19
• Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate raceFormer President Barack Obama is lending his support to boost donations and turnout ahead of the midterms, headlining a fundraiser and making multiple endorsements, including Troy Jackson in Maine's Senate race. Republican strategist Mark Bednar and UnidosUS' Clarissa Martínez De Castro join to discuss the state of the November elections.CBS News · 8 Oct, 23:25
• Obama endorses Maine's Jackson as midterm elections heat upFormer President Barack Obama has endorsed Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson as he fights for Susan Collins' seat. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.CBS News · 8 Oct, 17:39

In this story: Barack Obama · Troy Jackson · Susan Collins · Maine · Graham Platner · Dan Pfeiffer

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