Maine Senate Candidate Troy Jackson Under Fire Over Relationship with Second Cousin

Summary

Internet users reacted strongly to a report alleging that Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson fathered two children with his second cousin, Lana Pelletier, who is also his high school sweetheart. The report, while noting the relationship is not illegal or uncommon in rural Maine, sparked criticism and mockery from conservatives on social media. Jackson's campaign responded by accusing opponents of personal attacks to distract from Senator Susan Collins' voting record.