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Maine Democrats Pick Troy Jackson

Maine Democrats formally nominated Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in the Senate race against Susan Collins.

HOW COVERAGE DIFFERSCOVERAGE SPLIT

DIFFERENT FOCUS

Coverage broadly emphasized Progressive Reset, High Stakes; Coverage broadly emphasized Sham Coronation, Lingering Scandal.

LEFT FOCUS

  • ▸Axios reported Jackson's selection is a win for the Democratic Party's left flank, seen as the best shot at flipping a key Senate seat. — Axios
  • ▸NPR noted Jackson carries a similar economic populist message as the scandal-plagued Platner. — NPR Politics
  • ▸The New York Times reported Republicans are seeking to tie Jackson to Platner as the race resets. — New York Times

RIGHT FOCUS

  • ▸Fox News reported the Maine Republican Party called the Democratic nomination process a 'sham.' — Fox News Politics
  • ▸Fox News framed Jackson's win as a 'coronation' shadowed by fresh scrutiny clouding the Democratic reset. — Fox News Politics
  • ▸The New York Post noted Republicans describe Jackson as a longtime lawmaker with a 'blustery past.' — New York Post
  • ▸Breitbart noted Maine Democratic Chair Charlie Dingman called the nomination process 'open, representative, and transparent.' — Breitbart News
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