Former Obama advisor tells divided Maine Democrats to 'get over your s---' and win the race

Former aides to President Obama have criticized internal divisions among Maine Democrats concerning their U.S. Senate race against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. They express concern that feuding Democrats may not rally behind their candidate, Troy Jackson, potentially leading to a lost election.
The strategists referenced Obama’s endorsement video, interpreting his message as a plea for unity and an encouragement to overcome past grievances or dissatisfaction with the candidate selection process.
They drew parallels to Michigan’s Democratic Party, which successfully united after a divisive primary, and urged Maine Democrats to remember their shared goal of a Democratic Senate and support Jackson as their path to achieving it.

• Former Obama aides are openly discussing divisions within the Maine Democratic Party over the Senate race.
• The race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins has been marked by controversy, including the replacement of the initial Democratic candidate due to sexual assault allegations.
• Obama’s endorsement video is seen as a call for Maine Democrats to unite and support their current candidate, Troy Jackson.
• Strategists express concern that internal feuds and dissatisfaction with Jackson might cause some Democrats to abstain from voting.
• They urge Democrats to ‘get over your s—’ and focus on winning the election, citing Michigan’s successful unity after a contentious primary as an example.
• There is a belief that Maine voters want a Democratic Senate, and supporting Jackson is the way to achieve this.