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Maine voters offer real hope for democracy — and it's got nothing to do with Graham Platner

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Democrats rally round Platner in Maine as Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primaries

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Democrats rally round Platner in Maine as Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primaries

Outcome of polls in four states offer mixed signals about direction of two major parties before November’s midtermsProgressives rallied round the controversial Graham Platner after his primary victory in Maine on Tuesday, while Donald Trump again exerted his grip on the Republican party, helping to defeat a politician who had pushed for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.Primary elections were held in four states – Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina – ahead of November’s midterms to decide control of both houses of Congress. The results offered mixed signals about the direction of the two major parties. Continue reading...

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Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina

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Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina

Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine and quickly turned his populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

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Controversial Platner pulls off political upset in Maine

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Controversial Platner pulls off political upset in Maine

Overcoming a series of scandals that experts feared would sink his campaign, former oysterman Graham Platner defeated Gov. Janet Mills in the Maine Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday.Platner entered the election with high hopes, as supporters embraced his economic populist message. Yet despite receiving high profile endorsements, including from the democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Platner’s campaign was bogged down by a series of scandals. First it came out that he had a Nazi tattoo on his chest, which he claims he chose without realizing its fascist origins. Then it was revealed that he had made racist, homophobic and sexist comments on Reddit boards, including claiming Black people are bad tippers and that victims of sexual violence needed to take accountability. Next it was revealed that he had shared intimate tests with multiple women while married, with a former campaign adviser accusing him of misleading people about this and other aspects of his past.Despite these potential political liabilities, Platner convinced enough Democratic primary voters that he could defeat the incumbent Republican to prevail in the primary. He will now face off in the general election against Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) — with one caveat. If more scandals come out against Platner, Democrats can try to convince him to withdraw and pick a replacement candidate at a convention in July.

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Sen. Susan Collins’ allies preview ‘the end for Graham Platner’ in Maine Senate war

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Sen. Susan Collins’ allies preview ‘the end for Graham Platner’ in Maine Senate war

BLUE HILL, Maine — Allies of Sen. Susan Collins wasted little time gearing up for a bruising battle with oyster farmer Graham Platner now that he has officially clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate. Eager to defend the critical Senate seat that could be instrumental in determining the balance of power in the upper chamber, Collins’...

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Graham Platner to win Maine Democratic Senate primary and face Sen. Susan Collins

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Graham Platner to win Maine Democratic Senate primary and face Sen. Susan Collins

The primary victories set up a race that could be key to Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.

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JUST IN: Nancy Mace Concedes After Getting Smoked in Governor Primary, Claims She Lost Because of Epstein Files Vote – Endorses Trump-Endorsed Candidate’s Opponent in Runoff (VIDEO)

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JUST IN: Nancy Mace Concedes After Getting Smoked in Governor Primary, Claims She Lost Because of Epstein Files Vote – Endorses Trump-Endorsed Candidate’s Opponent in Runoff (VIDEO)

GOP Rep. The post JUST IN: Nancy Mace Concedes After Getting Smoked in Governor Primary, Claims She Lost Because of Epstein Files Vote – Endorses Trump-Endorsed Candidate’s Opponent in Runoff (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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Maine voters set up a Senate showdown: Graham Platner versus Susan Collins

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Maine voters set up a Senate showdown: Graham Platner versus Susan Collins

Graham Platner and Susan Collins handily won their party nominations in Tuesday’s primary, setting up a marquee race with unique dynamics and major implications for control of the Senate.

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AOC calls Platner allegations ‘Hard to stomach,’ emphasizes Maine election is ‘a choice’

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AOC calls Platner allegations ‘Hard to stomach,’ emphasizes Maine election is ‘a choice’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) addressed the string of controversies tied to Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s alleged past conduct ahead of the state’s primary election on Tuesday. “Obviously, there’s a lot in that behavior that’s really challenging — it’s hard to stomach,” she told CNN’s Manu Raju outside of the Capitol on Tuesday. “But…

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