Collins Calls for Removal of Radio Ad Targeting Troy Jackson
Senator Susan Collins has called for the removal of a radio ad that attacks Democratic opponent Troy Jackson, labeling him a "creep" and "freak" due to allegations concerning his family. The ad is currently airing in Maine.
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Senator Susan Collins has called for the removal of a radio advertisement attacking her Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson. The ad is currently airing in Maine and describes Jackson as a “creep” and a “freak,” according to the available summary of the dispute.
The summary says the ad’s characterization is tied to allegations concerning Jackson’s family. It does not provide details about those allegations, identify who produced or paid for the advertisement, or specify where in Maine it is being broadcast. No response from Jackson or the ad’s sponsor was provided.
Collins’s call for the ad to be removed places the advertisement’s language at the center of the dispute. The available information does not include Collins’s exact statement, when she made the request, or whether she directed it to a particular broadcaster or organization. It also does not say whether the ad has been taken off the air; it is described as currently airing in Maine.
The information provided does not establish the substance or accuracy of the allegations referenced in the ad. It also does not give details about the broader campaign context or any official review of the advertisement. Without those details, the dispute can be described only in terms of Collins’s request and the ad’s reported wording and current airing status.
The contractor, sponsor, broadcast locations, and any response from Jackson were not identified in the available summary. No further outcome was provided.
Story summarized from the original created by KIMBERLEE KRUESI and PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press on www.nwahomepage.com, see more information here.
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