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A Democratic candidate in one of the nation’s most critical races performed a disgusting, low-class action during a debate that is going viral.
As The Maine Morning Star reported, Maine GOP Senator Susan Collins and Democrat challenger Troy Jackson faced off in their second-to-last debate on Tuesday night as the general election rapidly approaches.
The two had multiple testy exchanges on various issues, including energy costs, immigration, tariffs, and campaign finance.
Throughout the debate, Jackson consistently hewed to the liberal, Trump-hating lane while Collins touted her independent voting record and history of delivering for Mainers.
But one moment toward the end overshadowed these exchanges, and it demonstrates what kind of individual Jackson is.
As Collins delivered her closing argument, Jackson can be heard belching into the microphone roughly 33 seconds in. It’s unknown whether he was trying to express displeasure with Collins or just thought it was a good time to let one rip.
Collins ignores him and continues to share her message with Maine voters.
WATCH:
GROSS: Troy Jackson burps at 33 seconds in this clip while Sen. Susan Collins talks.
Troy Jackson is a nasty man. https://t.co/tRaCEZCvY9
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) October 14, 2026
This should not come as too much of a surprise, considering Jackson is the same candidate who married his second cousin and has two sons with her.
For followers of politics, this incident brings to mind disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-China) f*rting on MSNBC while talking to Chris Matthews back in November 2019.
According to the latest polls, Jackson holds a lead of about two points over Collins. It’s important to note, however, that Collins has a history of defying the odds and winning.
Even in a difficult political environment for Republicans, Collins cannot be counted out. Let’s hope history repeats itself.
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