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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
If Graham Platner wins the Democratic nomination, could he be replaced on the ballot?
There is no indication he will drop out and be replaced. It would be highly unusual and would require action from the Maine Democratic Party.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor
Collins’ votes deserve same level of scrutiny as Platner’s choices | Letter
The Press Herald has apparently decided to perform a public service by publishing a detailed account of Graham Platner’s “controversies” since he announced his candidacy for the Senate seat now held by Susan Collins. I look forward to seeing, in the interest of full disclosure, a similar recounting of all Sen. Collins’ votes for nominees […]
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Platner’s ex tells New York Times about Nazi tattoo, ‘toxic’ relationship
The latest scandalous report on Platner comes days after stories about sexually explicit texts he had previously sent several women while married.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Democrats are squandering a rare opportunity in Maine | Steve Collins
If they’re serious about capitalizing on her vulnerability, Susan Collins’ opponents need to get their act together.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
We volunteered because our leaders lied | Letter
In “Epitaphs of the War,” Rudyard Kipling wrote: “If any question why we died; Tell them, because our fathers lied.” Days after Memorial Day, while Maine families still carry the grief of those losses, Sen. Susan Collins continues to evade responsibility for one of the gravest foreign policy failures in modern American history. Collins voted […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Maine isn’t shackled to Platner | Letter
Maine doesn’t have to do this. The primary hasn’t happened yet, there’s no reason we, as a state, have to be shackled to Platner. As of writing this, his statements about self-pleasuring in public toilets are in the news. A person shouldn’t have to work so hard to discuss a Senate candidate in words a […]
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
New poll taken before sexting saga shows Graham Platner up by 5 points over Susan Collins
It’s another poll showing Platner ahead, but it comes with caveats.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Voters still pick Platner over Collins in wake of sexting scandal, his campaign says
An internal memo from the campaign aims to allay concerns from Democrats about possible new disclosures about the 41-year-old political newcomer.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Platner is not ready for prime time | Letter
Graham Platner may be right out of central casting (has the deep voice, the quintessential working class beard and rugged good looks), but he is not ready for prime time. We discover things daily about Platner, and he appears to still be discovering himself. For this election, there is only one choice for Democrats: Janet […]