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Former Maine senator on replacing Platner: 'The message, the movement is right'
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Troy Jackson, a former state lawmaker, is seeking to center himself as the best candidate to replace Graham Platner if he exits the Maine Senate race following a new accusation of sexual assault against the Democratic nominee. The former Maine Senate president acknowledged the “challenge” of a new candidate entering so late into this race...
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The Intercept
· Jul 8, 2026
It’s Time for Maine to Ditch Platner — But Not the Politics That Won Over Voters
Platner has lost the moral right to speak for the left. The movement that energized Maine’s voters should choose his replacement. The post It’s Time for Maine to Ditch Platner — But Not the Politics That Won Over Voters appeared first on The Intercept.
Twitchy
· Jul 9, 2026
Ratio Alert! The Atlantic Bemoans Graham Platner Making Things Harder for Dems (Cue Norm Macdonald Memes)
Ratio Alert! The Atlantic Bemoans Graham Platner Making Things Harder for Dems (Cue Norm Macdonald Memes)
New Boston Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Maura Healey, Elizabeth Warren Un-Endorse Graham Platner Amid Rape Allegations
Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined Democrats calling on Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner to quit after a new rape allegation.
Coffman Chronicle
· Jul 8, 2026
Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegation as Democrats Press Him to Withdraw
Graham Platner’s denial of a sexual assault allegation has not stopped a rapid Democratic push for him to leave Maine’s U.S.
The Daily Wire
· Jul 7, 2026
Bernie Sanders FINALLY Addresses Platner Rape Claim
Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Tuesday finally pulled his support for embattled Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner after a woman accused the leftist oyster farmer of rape. “I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step ...
AllSides
· Jun 22, 2026
Opinion: Graham Platner is not representative of America
Of all the reasons that Maine residents were given to vote for Graham Platner in his race for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate — and many of them boiled down to beating Donald Trump and Republicans — the most disturbing one came from Bill Maher. After telling his HBO audience ahead of the primary that we need to restore balance in our government, and a Democratic Senate would help a lot with that, the talk-show host explained that, actually, we are all Graham Platner...
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Related coverage for "Former Maine senator on replacing Platner: 'The message, the movement is right'": The Intercept — It’s Time for Maine to Ditch Platner — But Not the Politics That Won Over Voters. Twitchy — Ratio Alert! The Atlantic Bemoans Graham Platner Making Things Harder for Dems (Cue Norm Macdonald Memes). New Boston Post — Maura Healey, Elizabeth Warren Un-Endorse Graham Platner Amid Rape Allegations. Coffman Chronicle — Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegation as Democrats Press Him to Withdraw. The Daily Wire — Bernie Sanders FINALLY Addresses Platner Rape Claim. AllSides — Opinion: Graham Platner is not representative of America