Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate

Maine Democrat Troy Jackson has no regrets about reprimanding Sen. Susan Collins, telling her to "shut up" after the Republican alleged the protester interrupting their recent debate was a supporter of Jackson's campaign. Collins suggested that the protester was a Troy Jackson supporter, which infuriated Jackson, a former state Senate president vying for a sixth term against Collins.

During a CNN interview, Jackson said he had no knowledge of the protester's identity and expressed frustration at being talked down to by Collins. Collins responded by saying that the senator's reaction was telling and that she had heard of Jackson's reputation, particularly when it comes to disagreements with women. Jackson maintained that he wore his emotions on his sleeve and apologized to others he had conflicts with in the past.