Maine Senate Debate Erupts: Jackson Accuses Collins of Corruption in Final Showdown
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Maine's Senate race turned heated Thursday as Democrat Troy Jackson and five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins met for their final debate before the November midterms.
It was the fourth face-off between the pair. Collins sought to portray Jackson, a state lawmaker, as inexperienced and linked him to Graham Platner, the former Democratic nominee who dropped out earlier this year amid rape and sexual assault allegations, which he denies.
Jackson hit back, accusing Collins of corruption and criticizing what he called her "moderate" persona in Congress.
The debate marks the last direct clash between the candidates ahead of the vote.