Ocasio-Cortez Rallies Hundreds for Jackson in Maine

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned in Portland with Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson, framing his competitive challenge to Republican Sen. Susan Collins as a fight over working-class representation and economic inequality. The pair called for expanding health care, including Medicare for All, and shifting federal spending away from foreign conflicts toward domestic needs; Ocasio-Cortez also criticized Collins over abortion rights and her vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Jackson argued that Collins and Republican leaders favor wealthy interests, while Collins’ campaign has emphasized her bipartisan record, including her alliance with former Sen. Joe Manchin. Republicans portrayed Jackson’s partnership with Ocasio-Cortez as evidence that he supports a far-left agenda and costly policies.