Collins Criticizes Jackson's Debate Remark Telling Her to Be Quiet; Jackson Says He Doesn't Regret It
Photo: The New York TimesHow the sides differ Left sources emphasize Collins's criticism of Jackson's remark and his treatment of women; right sources stress Jackson refusing to back down; alternative sources have not covered it.
Right-leaning outlets report that Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson doubled down on Sunday, saying he does not regret telling Republican Sen. Susan Collins to be quiet during their most recent debate. He spoke to CNN anchor Dana Bash on "State of the Union." Left-leaning coverage agrees on the core exchange: Jackson made a dismissive remark to Collins at the debate, and he has defended it. The New York Times describes Collins, the incumbent, as running in a crucial race. It adds that she said the remark reflected how Jackson treats women.
Alternative and independent outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while left-leaning and right-leaning outlets had. Left-leaning coverage centers on Collins's criticism and her claim about what the comment reveals. Right-leaning coverage centers on Jackson's refusal to express regret in the television interview. The available excerpts do not give his full reasoning or say what happens next in the race. Both sides report that Jackson stands by what he said, but they differ in whose reaction they put first: Collins's response on the left, Jackson's defense on the right.
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The New York Times leads with Collins's criticism, quoting her view that the remark reflected how Jackson treats women, and notes that Jackson defended his comment in a crucial race.
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The Daily Wire leads with Jackson doubling down and expressing no regret, citing his Sunday interview with CNN's Dana Bash and presenting him as a Democratic candidate challenging Collins.