Graham Platner’s Honeymoon Is Over
Newly surfaced internet comments present the Maine Senate candidate with his first real test.
Democrat Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and ex-marine, entered the race to unseat incumbent Republican senator Susan Collins in August, resonating with Maine voters through his left-wing populism.
- Raised over $4 million
- Received positive press and large crowds across the state
- Endorsed by Bernie Sanders and several progressive organizations
Platner's past comments, where he once identified as a Communist, now pose a challenge to his campaign.
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Author's summary: Graham Platner faces his first test in the Maine Senate race.