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Bombshell claims by former campaign director rock Platner’s campaign hours before polls open
Former campaign director says Graham Platner shouldn’t be a senator, citing scandals ahead of Maine’s Democratic primary against Susan Collins.
Trump’s SAVE America Act shows signs of life in the Senate despite Republican revolt
Senate Republicans hit 50 votes on the SAVE America Act during a vote-a-rama, but the filibuster blocked the voter ID bill from advancing further.
A Nazi Tattoo, A Purple Heart Veteran, And Senate Democrats’ Biggest Gamble
Today is the day. The day Democrats are asking Maine voters to look past a campaign dogged by a Nazi-linked tattoo, comments mocking a Purple Read More
Maine Democrats decide fate of Senate candidate dogged by explosive allegations
Graham Platner faces controversies in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary as Trump’s endorsement power is tested in South Carolina’s GOP gubernatorial race.
Massachusetts lawmakers pass bill to scrap ‘offensive language’ from state’s General Laws
The Massachusetts legislature passed a bill to remove terms like “handicapped” and the “r-word” from state laws, replacing them with person-first disability language.
Janet Mills opts for a funeral while Dems pray for miracle alternative to Graham Platner in Maine
Gov. Janet Mills trekked down to Boston to attend late Rep. Barney Frank’s funeral as many national Democrats pray for someone to rescue them from Read More
Ex-Platner Staffer Calls BS On Dem’s Excuse For Nazi Tattoo, Troubling Behavior
The former political director of Graham Platner’s Democratic Senate campaign blew the whistle on her former boss, alleging the Senate hopeful knew the meaning behind Read More
Mamdani-linked Platner adviser’s history with nude photos surfaces ahead of crucial Senate primary
A Mamdani-linked strategist helping Graham Platner is facing scrutiny after past writings about sharing explicit sexual images resurfaced amid the U.S. Senate race in Maine.
Sen. Chuck Schumer sulks over Graham Platner problem ahead of Maine Dem primary
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is standing by his endorsement of embattled Graham Platner in Tuesday’s Maine Democratic primary, even after a deluge of Read More