Source: Fox News
Summary
Troy Jackson appears to be leading in the race to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine. Delegates aligned with Jackson won the majority of slots in the state’s 16 counties, with over 90% of the slots won. Jackson, a former Maine Senate President, is running on a progressive and populist platform. He has the support of Sen. Bernie Sanders and Our Revolution. The nomination will be decided at a convention next weekend.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Troy Jackson is now in a strong position to secure the nomination. He won over 90% of the slots in Maine’s 16 counties. His platform includes raising taxes on billionaires and supporting “Medicare-for-all.” He also opposes military aid to Israel. Jackson’s campaign is backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Our Revolution. The convention to decide the nomination will take place next weekend.
