PORTLAND, Maine — Before Graham Platner dove into the meat of his speech at the Maine Democratic Party Convention Saturday night, where he said it is “very odd but deeply humbling” to be the “presumptive nominee” for Senate, he first thanked his former opponent, Gov. Janet Mills. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more
Major shake-up in Maine Senate Democratic primary Chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports after Gov. Janet Mills drops out of the Maine Senate Democratic primary, leaving controversial candidate Graham Platner as the presumptive nominee. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans are eyeing the chance to go after Graham Platner now that … Read more
Washington — Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, all but ensuring Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine in one of November’s most important Senate races. “While I have the drive and the passion, commitment and experience, … Read more
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur talks to Maine Democratic … Read more
YORK, Maine — Graham Platner says he will push Democrats to rethink their vision of power and pursue an aggressive agenda if he’s elected the next U.S. senator from Maine. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In an interview Friday, Platner called for replacing Senate Minority … Read more
PORTLAND, Maine — At a packed rally Saturday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., called on voters to support political newcomer Graham Platner in a closely watched Democratic primary to challenge longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I’m here because Washington needs fighters, … Read more
Maine Senate candidate Platner on his double-digit primary lead: “We’re going to continue pushing” – CBS News Watch CBS News A series of new polls show progressive Democratic candidate Graham Platner with a double-digit lead in Maine’s Senate primary over Gov. Janet Mills. He joins “The Takeout” to discuss his campaign. Source link
Gov. Janet Mills and oyster farmer Graham Platner are battling over female voters as Maine’s critical Senate race heats up, underscoring how the group could be decisive both in the June Democratic primary and the November general election. Mills and Platner have launched TV ads in recent days narrated by women and held dueling events … Read more
A new Emerson College poll finds that progressive candidate Graham Plater holds a significant lead over Gov. Janet Mills in Maine’s closely-watched Democratic Senate primary. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, and Matt Brown, congressional reporter for The Associated Press, join to discuss. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, is throwing her weight behind newcomer Graham Platner in Maine’s high-stakes Democratic primary in June — a pivotal showdown that will determine who will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Warren’s endorsement, announced Wednesday in a video statement posted by Platner’s … Read more