Tag: Maine
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Can Democrats Trust Graham Platner?
Only a few months ago, Maine was meant to be a setting for competitive primary between the Governor of Maine Janet Mills and populist outsider Graham Platner. In reality, Platner had pulled away in polls on the back of a strong populist message. In return, Mills would drop out prematurely from the race before primary…
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Graham Platner Just Might Pull It Off
Graham Platner Just Might Pull It Off By: Sam Massey There is a modern type of Democrat who believes primaries are administrative formalities. The consultants pick their favorite, the Chuck Schumer machine blesses them, the DSCC floods the zone with cash, and voters are expected to nod politely. In Maine’s 2026 Senate race, that candidate…