Poll: Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in Maine Senate race
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What the sources say, in brief
According to The Washington Post Politics, a poll shows Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leading Republican Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race. The Post reported that likely voters prefer Jackson on several key issues, but favour Collins's ability to steer federal dollars to the state. CBS News separately reported that former President Barack Obama has endorsed Jackson in the race, as part of wider efforts to boost donations and turnout ahead of the midterms. The CBS excerpt does not include poll figures, and the sources provided do not give the size of Jackson's lead.
Key points
- The Washington Post Politics reported a poll showing Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leading Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race.
- The Washington Post Politics said likely voters prefer Jackson on several key issues.
- The Washington Post Politics said voters favour Collins's ability to steer federal dollars to the state.
- CBS News reported that former President Barack Obama is endorsing Troy Jackson in Maine's Senate race.
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Poll: Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in Maine Senate race. According to The Washington Post Politics, a poll shows Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leading Republican Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race. The Post reported that likely voters prefer Jackson on several key issues, but favour Collins's ability to steer federal dollars to the state. CBS News separately reported that former President Barack Obama has endorsed Jackson in the race, as part of wider efforts to boost donations and turnout ahead of the midterms. The CBS excerpt does not include poll figures, and the sources provided do not give the size of Jackson's lead. Covered by 2 publications. The Washington Post Politics: Poll: Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in Maine Senate race. CBS News: Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race.
Who is covering it
- The Washington Post Politics United States Poll: Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in Maine Senate race Likely voters prefer Jackson on several key issues, but they favor Collins’s ability to steer federal dollars to the state. 9 Oct · Tier 2
- CBS News United States Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race Former President Barack Obama is lending his support to boost donations and turnout ahead of the midterms, headlining a fundraiser and making multiple endorsements, including Troy Jackson in Maine's Senate race. Republican strategist Mark Bednar and UnidosUS' Clarissa Martínez De Castro join to disc 8 Oct · Tier 3
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