Troy Jackson
Role at the time: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and former Maine Senate president
Condemned
Response to this claim
Collins bears responsibility for the Medicaid cuts because she helped advance the legislation despite opposing final passage.
“You know, Sen. Collins is like an arsonist who helped set the fire and then she wants credit for bringing a cup of water to put it out”
Watch the original video (opens in a new tab)Full October 6 Maine U.S. Senate debate56:30 program; Medicaid and bill exchange at 05:05, 06:13, 07:36 and 08:53
Jackson criticizes Collins's role in advancing the bill. Collins cites her final no vote and rural-health fund and corrects his committee attribution.
Why we used this label
He condemns her role in advancing the law, rather than disputing the existence of her final no vote.