Platner’s Conspiracy-Laden, Bitter Farewell. He could have gone out on notes of grace, optimism, and Democratic unity.
Janet Mills
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Democratic Voters Have Had Enough
Primary upsets in Maine, New York, and Colorado show a Democratic base furious over Trump, Israel, and elite impunity.
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Maine Voters, It’s Not Too Late to Save Democrats from Graham Platner
Weekend revelations of extramarital sexting and subsequent dissembling make nominating the untested oyster farmer riskier than ever.
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Janet Mills Should Unsuspend Her U.S. Senate Campaign
Democrats should unite behind Graham Platner if Maine’s Democratic voters pick him to run against Senator Susan Collins. But voters should make that choice first.
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Hold Mallory McMorrow’s Social Media Posts to the Same Standard as Graham Platner’s
The insurgent Maine Democrat just ran the incumbent governor out of his Senate primary after overcoming his controversial Reddit posts. Will McMorrow get equal grace?
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Why Democrats Should Worry About Graham Platner (And Janet Mills)
In the fight for the Democratic nomination in Maine’s likely pivotal U.S. Senate race, Democrats seem to face a choice between the reckless and the listless.
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What Maine’s U.S. Senate Primary Tells Us About the Democratic Party
A massive generational divide is central to the competitive race between an incumbent governor and an oyster farmer.
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The Magical Thinking Behind Graham Platner’s Rise
How fetishizing the working-class does it—and all Americans—a disservice.
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Campaign 2026: As Maine Goes…
The tattooed Graham Platner and a challenger to moderate Jared Golden are roiling their races. How Maine’s unique political tradition shapes these pivotal contests.
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Graham Platner Should Run for Maine State Legislature
Intemperate social media posts from a candidate’s past need not be disqualifying. But more should be known before nominating someone for a U.S. Senate seat.
