Bernie Sanders Campaigns With Jackson for First Time Since Platner Fallout
Sanders' appearance comes as Troy Jackson is in striking distance of flipping the Maine seat held by GOP Senator Susan Collins.
Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigned alongside Troy Jackson, the Democratic candidate in Maine's Senate race, for the first time since tensions arose over Graham Platner's campaign this summer. Sanders will appear at events in Bangor, Biddeford, and Lewiston to motivate Democrats to vote against Republican Senator Susan Collins. Maine supported former Vice President Kamala Harris by 7 points in the 2024 election, and Democrats believe the national environment favors them due to President Trump's declining approval ratings.
Collins is considered a strong candidate due to her popularity and moderate image. Sanders had previously endorsed Platner, a progressive oysterman, who dropped out of the race after facing sexual assault allegations. Some Democrats criticized Sanders for supporting Platner despite concerns about his candidacy. Sanders' appearance with Jackson is hoped to reconnect voters who were initially supportive of Platner but have since become disillusioned.
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