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WATCH: Dems stand by Maine nominee hit with report he fathered children with his second cousin
Democratic senators continue to back Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson despite a report claiming he fathered two children with his second cousin. The allegations surfaced after former candidate Graham Platner dropped out of the primary following previous scandals. Lawmakers, including Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, focused instead on the importance of Democrats winning swing state races in Maine.
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