Obama Backs Troy Jackson, Highlights Working-Class Roots and Record of Delivering for Maine

PORTLAND, ME — Former President Barack Obama endorsed Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate yesterday, highlighting the fifth-generation logger’s working-class roots and record of lowering prescription drug costs, raising wages, delivering free school meals, and protecting abortion rights.

Coverage across Maine and nationally spotlighted Obama’s endorsement and Jackson’s record of fighting for working families. With voting underway, Obama urged Mainers to help send Jackson to the Senate: “We need Troy to deliver for us in the Senate. So do not sit this one out.”

SEE WHAT THEY’RE SAYING:

WMTW: Former President Barack Obama backs Troy Jackson in Maine's Senate race

Obama highlighted Jackson's "working-class roots," as well as his focus on lowering prescription drug costs, raising wages, providing free school lunch and protecting abortion rights in Maine.
Obama also pointed to abortion rights, saying Jackson helped protect abortion access in Maine after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

CBS: America Decides: Former President Obama Endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race

Finn Gomez: What stood out to me in this video was his focus on abortion rights and, as you rightly call Kelly, that's a key issue in Maine. And one that Jackson has been using to go after Collins. He's been campaigning on this issue, especially after her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who later helped overturn Roe v. Wade. [...] Obama's endorsement can certainly help Jackson energize Democratic base voters and boost turnout.

MS NOW: On the Line with Alicia Menendez: Obama endorses Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson

Dan Kanninen: [Obama] is very, very effective, both as a persuasive messenger and a turnout motivator in [Maine].

MS NOW: Obama endorses Jackson as Maine Senate race enters final stretch

In a new video released by Jackson’s campaign, Obama highlighted the Democrat’s working-class background and legislative record, portraying him as an advocate for Mainers struggling with high costs.
The former president ended his Jackson endorsement video with a direct appeal for Mainers to cast their ballots during the state’s early voting period from Oct. 5-19 or on Election Day. “We need Troy to deliver for us in the Senate,” Obama said. “So do not sit this one out.”

SEE THE HEADLINES AND REPORTS:

Portland Press Herald: Barack Obama boosts Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race against Susan Collins

MS NOW: Morning Joe: Obama backs Troy Jackson for US Senate

Washington Post: Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race

Bangor Daily News: Barack Obama endorses Troy Jackson
Maine Morning Star: In video endorsement, Obama backs Jackson for Senate

WMTW: Former President Barack Obama backs Troy Jackson for Senate

WABI: Former President Barack Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race

News Center Maine: Obama endorses Democrat Troy Jackson in Maine US Senate race

Seacoast Online: Former President Barack Obama endorses Maine's Troy Jackson for Senate

WGME: Barack Obama endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race (also on sister site FOX23)

Meidas News: Obama Endorses Troy Jackson in Maine Senate Race: “I’m Proud to Be on Board”

Daily Beast: Obama Makes Dramatic Move in Must-Win Senate Race for Trump

CNN: The Arena With Kasie Hunt: Obama Endorsement

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