‘I’ve gotten 5 anti-Troy Jackson ads in the last 24 hours,’ an Oregon resident wrote on social media. ‘I choose to believe they mixed up Portlands’

A Republican group’s attempt to boost Maine Sen. Susan Collins landed thousands of miles off target when its advertisement ran in Portland, Oregon — not Portland, Maine.

The ad, created by Defending Main Street SuperPAC Inc., targets Collins’ opponent, Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson, MS NOW reported. Titled “So Many Taxes,” the ad zeroes in on Jackson’s tax policy record, accusing him of increasing costs for Maine residents.

As much as $25,000 was spent to run the spot in and around Portland, Oregon.

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[–] 11 points 3 hours ago (1 child)

I fuckin' swear, the only thing that keeps these people in power is the existential stupidity of the voters.

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  • [–] 57 points 15 hours ago* (1 child)

    Another page from the people who brought us the Four Seasons Total Landscaping press conference. Idiots, the lot of ‘em.

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  • [–] 5 points 10 hours ago (1 child)

    Her allies have already openly declared they are not the sharpest knives in the drawer.

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    When your rival makes a mistake, don't get in the way!

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  • [–] 18 points 15 hours ago

    This is beautiful.

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  • [–] 12 points 15 hours ago (4 children)

    Can’t wait for Robert Evans to bring this up.

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  • [–] 4 points 14 hours ago (3 children)

    Where at, it could happen here?

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  • [–] 3 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

    There, or even as a drop-in at the beginning, or before/after an ad break of a BtB episode. Feel like there’s some humor here could exploit there.

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  • [–] 9 points 15 hours ago

    I love this for her.

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    @MSTDNotify@mastodon.au

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    To avoid being considered a spammer, be clear in your messaging what the perceived problem is or you'll probably attract more downvotes (also don't use a fishy font?).

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