An internal memo from the campaign aims to allay concerns from Democrats about possible new disclosures about the 41-year-old political newcomer.
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Graham Platner accuses national news outlets of ‘journalistic malpractice’ for sexting reports
‘These people are going to try to make this race about anything but what it’s supposed to be about, which is policy,’ Platner said.
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Susan Collins and Graham Platner spar over Iraq War claims
The presumptive Democratic nominee has accused Maine’s senior senator of sending him to fight in the war, but Collins noted that Platner enlisted to fight after the conflict began.
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Susan Collins opposes Donald Trump’s $1B ballroom request
Maine’s senior senator said any additional funding for Secret Service security upgrades should go through the normal budgeting process.
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Graham Platner voted for 3 Democrats for governor, but he’s not endorsing anyone
An unusual media event illustrates how Democrats are strategizing in the final weeks of a ranked-choice election.
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In reversal, transgender sports referendum ruled ineligible for Maine’s fall ballot
The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who initially had determined that the ballot question would appear before voters, could still be challenged in court by the proposal’s supporters.
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Long-shot Senate hopeful tells Maine Democrats Graham Platner isn’t their only option
David Costello, of Brunswick, held a virtual town hall Wednesday.
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Pro-Susan Collins super PAC launches website of ‘red flags’ on Graham Platner
The website is part of a second wave of attacks from Pine Tree Results, which has spent $4 million attacking Platner in recent weeks.
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Graham Platner leads Susan Collins by 7 points in new independent poll
The Pan Atlantic Research poll is the first one since Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign last month, effectively handing the Democratic nomination to Platner.
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Susan Collins pans Trump’s endorsement of ‘ethically challenged’ Republican in Texas primary
The Maine senator’s comments risk reigniting the rhetorical wrath of President Donald Trump as she faces a tough reelection battle this fall.