
Graham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary Despite Scandals
Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine, overcoming various controversies including a 'Nazi' tattoo scandal and abuse allegations. His victory sets the stage for a competitive general election against Republican Susan Collins.
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By Bayliss Wagner and Tim Balk
Read full article →Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic primary for US Senate seat
Controversial candidate shrugged off misconduct allegations and will face Republican Susan Collins in November’s election
Read full article →Graham Platner, anti-establishment candidate dogged by controversies, wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Maine
Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer with a troubled history, has built a fervent following in Maine, where is he seen as a blunt, anti-establishment candidate who can unseat Susan Collins, a five-term Republican senator, in November's midterms.
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Are Graham Platner's controversies actually helping him in the Maine Senate race? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Kate Andrews talks with Carine Hajjar about Platner's rise, his refusal to drop out amid multiple scandals, and why Democrats are still standing behind him.
Read full article →Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary
Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest Graham Platner, a Marine veteran, oyster farmer and progressive activist, has scaled a mountain of personal controversies to win the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Maine. Victory on Tuesday caps a remarkable rise for a candidate who has never held elected office and whose campaign was shadowed by negative headlines that might have ended a more conventional political caree...
By David Smith in Blue Hill, Maine
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Read full article →Collins secures GOP nod in Maine Senate battle that could decide GOP majority
Sen. Susan Collins wins Maine GOP primary unopposed as she seeks a sixth term, facing Democrat Graham Platner in a crucial Senate majority battle.
Read full article →Graham Platner wins Maine Senate Democratic primary despite ‘Nazi’ tattoo scandal and women’s abuse claims
Political newcomer’s myriad of negative headlines infuriated progressives and worried establishment Democrats – but give Republicans a glimmer of hope
By John Bowden
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As Graham Platner heads into the Maine Democratic primary on June 9 as the heavy favourite, here is what we know about his wife Amy Gertner and his parents.
Read full article →Graham Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary. Now Comes the Hard Part
"I’m humbled and proud to officially be your Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate to take on Susan Collins and the billionaire class she represents," Platner said in a statement
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