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Graham Platner’s exit in Maine: 5 lessons Democrats could learn
Democrats say there are lessons to be learned from Graham Platner's rapid rise and quick demise in the Maine Senate race. In their search to run someone “different” as part of their rebuilding efforts following significant losses in the 2024 election, Democrats found Platner, a plainspoken oyster farmer with a military background who could speak about real world...
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MS NOW
· Jul 9, 2026
Platner’s exit amplifies a key difference between Democrats and Republicans
As the Maine Democrat, left with little choice, ends his Senate candidacy, voters are learning a fresh lesson about the major parties’ standards. The post Platner’s exit amplifies a key difference between Democrats and Republicans appeared first on MS NOW.
The Hill
· Jun 30, 2026
Platner campaign 'being blown completely out of the water' by outside GOP spending: Memo
A Monday memo from Graham Platner’s campaign shows the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine is battling an onslaught of outside GOP spending. The memo, obtained by Politico, says Republicans spent 4.3 million on the race between Platner and incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) from last Tuesday through Monday. Collins’s campaign spent 500,000, while PACs...
RedState
· Jul 1, 2026
Heartbreak for Hakeem Jeffries: Another 'Democratic' Socialist Topples an Incumbent—This Time in Colorado
Heartbreak for Hakeem Jeffries: Another 'Democratic' Socialist Topples an Incumbent—This Time in Colorado
Off The Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Colorado Democrats seek to flip longtime GOP congressional seat
Democrats in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District are eyeing a chance at a longtime Republican stronghold in the state. Two Democrats – Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan – are vying to take on the district’s Republican incumbent, U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, for the November general election. The candidates are debating the economy, government accountability and veterans’ rights. []...Click to read more
Associated Press
· Jul 10, 2026
Next steps after Graham Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race
Graham Platner has submitted paperwork to formally withdraw from the Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for a nominee they hope can defeat Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Maine is considered a key state for control of the narrowly divided Senate. #GrahamPlatner #SusanCollins #Platner #MaineSenate #MESen #MEpolitics
Real Clear Politics
· Jul 8, 2026
Why Platner's Supporters Ignored Glaring Warning Signs
Michael A. Cohen: There are painful but necessary lessons to be learned from the Maine Democratic Senate candidate's rise and fall.
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Related coverage for "Graham Platner’s exit in Maine: 5 lessons Democrats could learn": MS NOW — Platner’s exit amplifies a key difference between Democrats and Republicans. The Hill — Platner campaign 'being blown completely out of the water' by outside GOP spending: Memo. RedState — Heartbreak for Hakeem Jeffries: Another 'Democratic' Socialist Topples an Incumbent—This Time in Colorado. Off The Press — Colorado Democrats seek to flip longtime GOP congressional seat. Associated Press — Next steps after Graham Platner formally withdraws from Maine Senate race. Real Clear Politics — Why Platner's Supporters Ignored Glaring Warning Signs