Maine Democrats Pick Jackson to Challenge Collins

Maine's Democratic delegates have selected Troy Jackson as their nominee to challenge incumbent US Senator Susan Collins in what shapes up as a competitive general election matchup. Jackson's selection represents the party's choice to mount a serious challenge against Collins, who has maintained a moderate profile that appeals to Maine's independent-minded voters. The race will test whether Democrats can flip a seat held by a Republican who has occasionally broken with her party on key votes. Read more about this...