This election law could allow Democrats to replace Senate candidate Graham Platner, but it’s risky, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Ronald Brownstein. (Source: Bloomberg)
Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) accused her Democratic opponent on the day of the state’s Senate primary race of shying away from addressing accusations about his alleged past conduct toward women. “The allegations against Graham Platner are extremely troubling and serious, and he owes the people of Maine a detailed answer,” Collins told reporters on…
The heated Senate race in Maine will come to a head Tuesday, with voters heading to the polls for primary elections. Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) is the presumptive nominee on the Republican ballot, while progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner leads the other side of the aisle despite his scandal-plagued campaign. Outgoing Gov. Janet Mills (D),…
Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York says his office was able to stop an operation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside of a courtroom.Goldman said in a statement on social media Monday that he saved "a father" from detention after confronting ICE agents and accusing them of violating laws.'Aggressive congressional oversight and legal advocacy are our best defense against this administration's lawless dragnet.' "[ICE] thought they could get away with breaking the law in broad daylight today. They were wrong," said Goldman."This morning, I confronted ICE agents outside an immigration court room to remind them that they are prohibited from arresting anyone who appears as required at immigration court," he added. "They didn’t seem to care and arrested a father outside of the courtroom right in front of his wife and two young kids."Goldman is known for organizing a "triage" center at his Manhattan offices in order to provide legal aid to migrants rounded up in ICE operations. He claims to have freed 42 federal detainees, the last of which came from the ICE facility at Delaney Hall in New Jersey."Our volunteer coalition immediately brought the family to my office’s triage center and my team sprung into action," Goldman added. "Within minutes, one of my staff members demanded his belongings from ICE while @NYLAG prepared an emergency lawsuit and his kids had a snack and played games."Goldman claimed that ICE "quickly released" the man to his family."They knew they broke the law," he added. "Aggressive congressional oversight and legal advocacy are our best defense against this administration's lawless dragnet."A Blaze News request for comment to ICE was not immediately answered.RELATED: Democratic mayor installs 'anti-ICE' signs all over L.A. — Trump issues MOCKING response Goldman's re-election campaign is facing a primary challenge from a far-left candidate who has gotten the endorsement of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D). Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander claimed he's better suited to oppose President Donald Trump and accused Goldman of being a "corporate Democrat."The Democratic primary will be held on June 23.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
A growing number of prominent Democrats have publicly ruled out a run for higher office as the country begins to look ahead to 2028, instead focusing on their current roles or plans beyond elected office. Among those who have recently downplayed or rejected presidential speculation are former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer […]
Oysterman and marine veteran favored to win Democratic primary amid a string of controversiesUS politics live – latest updatesVoters are headed to the polls on Tuesday for primary elections that include a crucial Senate race involving the scandal-haunted Graham Platner.In Maine, Platner is favored to win the Democratic primary after his main opponent, former governor Janet Mills, suspended her campaign. The incumbent senator, Susan Collins, remains safely at the top of the Republican ticket – just slightly behind newcomer Platner’s lead in polling. Continue reading...
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