As we told you earlier, Sen. Susan Collins' answer during an interview about her campaign and Democrat opponent Troy Jackson has caught a lot of attention.
When talking about politics, family is always at the forefront of what many are concerned about, and Collins went there in a most passive-aggressive way.
Susan Collins from the top rope on Troy Jackson:
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) September 2, 2026
"I'm not going to bring up the fact that the mother of his two children is his second cousin" pic.twitter.com/2SEPLC03tz
Before we get to journo Chuck Todd's reaction, we should remember that what Collins said hasn't been disputed.
Want a masterclass in knifing someone from the front with a smile on your face? https://t.co/XsUHVvlgfT
— snowblinder76 (@snowblinder76) September 2, 2026
I don't think Susan Collins has ever made me LOL before #savage https://t.co/gGMiB5TwTo
— Sarah Smith (@Hale_Storm) September 2, 2026
Todd thought that a Republican candidate sharing factual information about her Democrat opponent was a sign of desperation from her campaign and a low blow.
I know this is what is expected now in politics but something tells me Collins would only be going down this road because she can’t find another way to win. It’s quite the tell actually. https://t.co/KgN6Th40V2
— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) September 2, 2026
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Was pointing out reality a dirty and desperate trick?
Don't look now, but another Republican pounced!
Which part did she get wrong, Chuck?
— jimtreacher.substack.com (@jtLOL) September 2, 2026
Yeah, we're waiting for a fact check on that one, but it'll probably never happen.
“Well *I’m* not going to bring up that the mother of his children is his second cousin” is 10/10 https://t.co/713dPsd4Wb
— Caitlin Legacki (@caitleg) September 2, 2026
It was an all-timer.
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