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Graham Platner’s Senate Bid Is in Deep Trouble. Here’s What to Know
The progressive Democrat from Maine is critical to the party’s chances to take control of Congress — if he can stay in the race
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Fetterman vows to ditch hoodie for suit if Graham Platner proves he didn’t send ‘d–k pics’ to minors
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) pledged to wear a suit “every day” if embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner can prove he didn’t send “d–k pics” to minors. The extraordinary hoodie challenge came during Fetterman’s appearance on Fox News Saturday in America, where he referred to Platner, who admitted he had an active Kik account while...
Bill Maher shuts down pearl-clutching Dem senator’s claims of Trump ‘censorship’
Leftist comedian Bill Maher dismantled one Democratic senator’s pearl-clutching take on CBS News and “censorship.” The firing of “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley came as a shock […]
Platner says ‘Maine has my back’ as Collins calls latest allegations ‘troubling’
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner is remaining defiant in the face of mounting scrutiny over his past, as Maine voters prepare to cast ballots in the upcoming Senate primaries and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) labels the latest allegations against her presumptive Democratic rival “troubling.” Platner returned to the campaign trail on Friday, a day after…
Graham Platner’s troubles grow in Maine, and Democrats are increasingly nervous
Democrats are questioning whether Graham Platner, the oyster farmer turned Maine Senate candidate, is quickly becoming a liability in one of the most important races in the upper chamber. To win back the Senate majority, Democrats almost certainly need to see Platner defeat Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who is running to save her seat in…
Tensions grow between Trump and Senate GOP: Five takeaways
Tensions are rising between President Trump and Senate Republicans, and their disagreements spilled into public view this week when GOP senators repeatedly used amendment votes on a $70 billion budget reconciliation bill to create distance from the president. Three Republican senators facing tough races in November — Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), John Husted (Ohio) and…
Platner supporter Khanna calls Senate hopeful's past relationships 'toxic,' but says he deserves 'redemption'
Rep. Ro Khanna calls Graham Platner's past relationships 'toxic and volatile' but says the Senate candidate is taking accountability for his actions.







