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Maine Senate race pivots on women voters as Mills and Platner clash
politics14 days ago

Maine Senate race pivots on women voters as Mills and Platner clash

A Democratic primary in Maine for the U.S. Senate has become a test of female voters, with Gov. Janet Mills and challenger Graham Platner releasing women-focused ads and staging events as they spar over Platner’s past online posts about sexual assault. Mills accuses Platner of offense, while Platner apologizes and insists he has changed. An Emerson College poll shows Platner with a near 30-point edge in the Democratic primary, including an 18-point advantage among women and a 41-point edge among men, underscoring how pivotal women are to both the primary and the general election against Susan Collins.

via NBC News|
#female-voters#graham-platner#janet-mills
Mills targets Platner’s online past to court women voters in Maine
politics20 days ago

Mills targets Platner’s online past to court women voters in Maine

In Maine’s Democratic Senate primary, Gov. Janet Mills released an ad spotlighting Graham Platner’s old online posts (including comments about sexual assault and a tattoo controversy) to appeal to women voters, while Platner said he’s changed since then. Mills is trying to close Platner’s lead ahead of the primary against Sen. Susan Collins, with Platner backed by notable endorsers and labor groups. The piece also notes how polling shows gender dynamics in the race and that both campaigns have pushed back with responses.

via CNN|
#graham-platner#janet-mills#maine
Warren Backs Maine Oyster Farmer in Senate Primary
politics21 days ago

Warren Backs Maine Oyster Farmer in Senate Primary

Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner in Maine's competitive Democratic primary to challenge Sen. Susan Collins, praising his working-class background and combat service while noting he runs without corporate PAC money; Platner’s main rival, Gov. Janet Mills, is backed by party leadership, and Platner has faced scrutiny over past Reddit posts he has since apologized for.

via HuffPost|
#democratic-primary#elizabeth-warren#graham-platner
politics1 month ago

Maine's Oyster Farmer Seeks a Progressive Upset in the Senate Race

Graham Platner, a 41-year-old oyster farmer and combat veteran, is surging in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary against Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins, riding a Bernie Sanders–style progressive platform and a large online following. His rise challenges Maine’s tradition of electing moderates and could reshape the 2026 race, though questions linger about intra-party divisions and the role of national Democrats.

via Politico|
#graham-platner#janet-mills#maine
politics5 months ago

Controversy Surrounds Graham Platner Amid Resignations and Political Debate

Graham Platner's campaign experienced a personnel shakeup with the resignation of his finance director, Ron Holmes, amid ongoing controversies and strong fundraising from small donors. Platner, a rising Democratic candidate endorsed by Bernie Sanders, continues to campaign despite past controversies and mixed poll results in the Maine primary race.

via Politico|
#campaign#controversy#fundraising
Graham Platner Leads Maine Democratic Primary Amid Controversy
politics5 months ago

Graham Platner Leads Maine Democratic Primary Amid Controversy

The article critiques the support for Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate with a controversial past including a Nazi tattoo and offensive online comments, highlighting the left's fascination with macho masculinity and its willingness to overlook problematic traits for electoral gains, raising concerns about superficial vetting and the deeper issues within leftist politics.

via Home ❧ Current Affairs|
#candidate-controversy#graham-platner#leftist-politics
Maine Senate Candidate Faces Controversy Over Nazi-Linked Tattoo and Campaign Challenges
politics5 months ago

Maine Senate Candidate Faces Controversy Over Nazi-Linked Tattoo and Campaign Challenges

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a Marine veteran, previously defended Nazi symbolism in military culture and was aware of his Nazi-style tattoo, which he recently covered up after scrutiny. Evidence from social media and interviews suggests he knew of its Nazi links earlier than he claimed, contradicting his recent statements of ignorance.

via CNN|
#campaign-controversy#graham-platner#military-culture