Maine Senate polling trend by Fabrizio Lee for pro-Collins PAC
January 24
🟥 Susan Collins (inc): 45%
🟦 Graham Platner: 44%
JUNE 3
🟥 Susan Collins (inc): 46%
🟦 Graham Platner: 46%
@josecanyousee I think it’s reasonable to call out someone who clearly thinks their entitled to a seat and doesn’t think they should have to work for the seat
Politico: Avila Chevalier, the democratic socialist vying to unseat Espaillat, suggested in a since-deleted social media post that the U.S. shared at least some blame for Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Link to article: https://t.co/btTYJSyf8o
Lee’s amendment got 50 votes. McConnell, Tillis & Murkowski voted no. Susan Collins joined them on the earlier SAVE America Act vote, but Lee’s amendment was slightly different because it mirrors the House-passed bill. Collins voted yes this time
@MaceAhWindu This has kind of been the case for the entire campaign. Twitter and blue sky people hate him meanwhile basically every other social media app basically stands by him. Instagram still likes him too so far
@ECaliberSeven The thing is Platner can still win the primary and not be the nominee. Under Maine law after the primary he has until July 13th to drop out. If he does then the state party can nominate anyone they want. So we have up to a month of discourse around if he should drop out or not
@AlDefinitely As far as messaging goes Jack has technically been the most progressive honestly but the question becomes should this be his first long term real job https://t.co/jbMz5RiH1k
Okay I think the story is bad and he should drop out but this is a very twisted version of the story. Once again proving that VoteHub needs to hire someone who is good at writing headlines
NEWS — Multiple ex-girlfriends of Graham Platner have alleged troubling behavior, including one who claims he repeatedly physically assaulted and intimidated her and also fantasized about killing and raping people, per NYT. Platner denies the allegations as politically motivated.
1/4 So, here's what I've heard from Democratic Party sources:
1. A source tells me an NYT story is coming that is "worse than sexting but survivable" (this led to me posting squidward banging his head)
2. A different source tells me that a right-wing activist ex...
I think it’s for the best that he drops out. This isn’t necessarily straight up SA but does show him with a tendency to be a dick head. Whoever the runner up is in the governor primary should be the nominee. Unless Mills or David win on Tuesday then we respect the voters
NYT: Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall "Unsettling" Behavior
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming, women said in interviews, but some found his actions intimidating and disturbing.
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I’m not gonna sit here and say Platner is irredeemable but he definitely needs a lot more help. Maybe in 5-10 years after truly working on himself more he can run for something(he’s only 41). But it’s best for him to leave right now