One of the most closely watched Senate races in the country is unfolding in Maine, where five-term Republican Susan Collins faces a tough challenge from Democrat Troy Jackson, a former logger and state legislator. The race is rated a toss-up, with both parties fighting for a seat that could determine control of the Senate. Lisa Desjardins reports from Maine.

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said a new radio ad calling her opponent, Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson, a “creep” should be taken down. The ad, airing on Maine radio, features a country song with the lyrics, “If he’ll screw his own family, he’ll screw yours too,” The Associated Press reported. The ad is from the…

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said a new radio ad calling her opponent, Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson, a “creep” should be taken down. The ad, airing on Maine radio, features a country song with the lyrics, “If he’ll screw his own family, he’ll screw yours too,” The Associated Press reported. The ad is from the…

The state is both fired up by this big race and exhausted by its avalanche of ads.

"She said that it was a Troy supporter. She accused me of setting that up. I had no idea who it was," Jackson said.

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson will meet on the debate stage Thursday in one of the nation's most closely watched races during this midterm election cycle.

La pubblicità contro Troy Jackson doveva andare nel Maine, ma è finita in Oregon. La società restituisce quasi 26 mila dollari

After two failed attempts to nominate a Maine candidate friendly to the party establishment, the consultant class is finding better success with its third approach: co-optation.