Why don't you both shut up and answer the next question . . . .
Posted on 10/18/2026 6:19:28 AM PDT by Twotone
Bangor, Maine – A protester interrupted the final debate between Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in Maine, triggering a heated exchange after Collins suggested the demonstrator was a Jackson supporter.
The interruption came amid a debate that saw the candidates trade fire over numerous issues. The race between Jackson and Collins, who is seeking a sixth term representing the blue-leaning Northern New England state, is a top flip opportunity for Democrats as they try to win back the Senate majority from Republicans in the midterm elections.
The latest public opinion polls indicate a race within the margin of error between Collins and Jackson, a one-time logger and former state Senate president. The latest Fox News Power Rankings rate the race as a toss-up, as do leading nonpartisan political handicappers the Cook Political Report, Inside Elections and Sabato's Crystal Ball.
The protester, who interrupted Collins as she spoke, yelled out, "I'm terrified. AI data centers are destroying our climate. They are poisoning our water."
"30 years for what?" the demonstrator shouted, referring to Collins’ tenure in the Senate.
As security escorted the protester out of the debate hall, Collins suggested the man was a Jackson supporter.
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The fake media has just broken a lot of people. Like this protestor/heckler.
Must be a friend of Bernie's.
This protester is clearly a provocateur.
RINO vs democrat. See tagline...
Not very gentlemanly, talking to an older woman like that in a public forum. Seems to show lack of diplomacy and self control.
BRILLIANT tagline!
The stupid bimbo left off the part about Data Centers causing Killer Bees, Acid Rain, Population Bombs, Silent Springs, and the Sky to Fall...(according to Chicken Little and his fellow hysterical democrats)
*sigh* yeah
Don’t forget the Heartbreak of Psoriasis.
Don’t forget the Heartbreak of Psoriasis.
“30 years for what?” the demonstrator shouted, referring to Collins’ tenure in the Senate.
I would almost agree with this point.
“Do we vote for the people who want to hurt us, or vote for the people who don’t want to stop them?”
So you’re a ‘purist’ who would rather see the Democrats take power. Good to know.
By the way, show me ANY Senate who comes close to voting as conservative as Collins.
Thanks - you’re right - all types of skin diseases and more hurricanes...
Thanks - you’re right - all types of skin diseases and more hurricanes...
Hard to argue with the heckler. 😉
Read that again. It doesn’t say what you think it says.
“Read that again. It doesn’t say what you think it says.”
True, only IMPLIES what I said
Why don't you both shut up and answer the next question . . . .
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