Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger who has touted his working-class bonafides on the campaign trail, is facing backlash from both sides of the aisle over a viral ad that critics are labeling as tone-deaf pandering. "If Republicans spend $46 million on these tv ads, who’s gunna be convinced by that?" Jackson is asked in the ad as he sips a boba tea.Jackson then looks around and smiles before saying "the 1%ers" as a photo of his opponent Sen. Susan Collins and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are shown on the screen.The ad’s caption reads "sips boba tea" alongside a bob...
Maine Dem Sen candidate's 'working class' cred shredded by both parties when internet sees latest 'cringey' ad
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Sep 30, 2026 • 3 weeks ago
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