5 Takeaways From a Heated and Personal Maine Senate Debate

Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson clashed Tuesday over health care, Iran policy and the senator's record in their third of four scheduled debates in a competitive race with Senate control implications. Collins, chair of the Appropriations Committee, defended her ability to secure benefits for Maine despite opposing some legislation, while Jackson argued she had instead enabled President Trump. The debate grew tense as Jackson countered that senators bear responsibility for how they wield power, not merely credit for selective deliverables.