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June 9, 2026
Graham Platner Targets Senator Susan Collins by Reviving Kavanaugh Controversy in Senate Race
- Graham Platner is framing Senator Susan Collins' 2018 vote for Brett Kavanaugh as a pivotal issue in the Senate race, highlighting the Supreme Court's recent abortion rulings.
- Recent allegations against Platner, including claims of physical misconduct, are being countered by his supporters who question the motives of his accuser, a conservative activist.
- Democrats plan to run abortion-related ads in Maine, focusing on Collins' record and her role in Kavanaugh's confirmation, which is seen as a significant factor in the upcoming election.
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- Platner floats jailing billionaires in fiery pre-primary speech pushing far-left agendaJun 9, 2026 at 12:23 AM · Fox News
- GOP lawmaker warns voters that Platner's 'extreme' policies just as concerning as his baggage: 'Stay away'Jun 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM · Fox News
- Sen Collins slams Bernie-backed Graham Platner as too far-left for Maine votersJun 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM · Fox News
- Live results: Platner seeks primary nod in Senate race to unseat Collins in MaineJun 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM · The Hill
- The Likely Platner-Collins Matchup Is Set to Be Hugely ExpensiveJun 9, 2026 at 9:59 PM · NYT
- Maine Senate Polls Point to a Competitive General ElectionJun 9, 2026 at 11:57 PM · NYT
- Platner-Collins matchup set in high-profile Maine Senate raceJun 10, 2026 at 1:09 AM · The Hill
- Maine voters set up a Senate showdown: Graham Platner versus Susan CollinsJun 10, 2026 at 1:22 AM · NBC
- Scandal-plagued Platner captures Democratic Senate nominationJun 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM · Fox News
- Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primaryJun 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM · The Guardian
- Graham Platner wins Maine Senate Democratic primary despite ‘Nazi’ tattoo scandal and women’s abuse claimsJun 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM · Independent
- Maine primary results: Platner will win Democratic Senate race, ABC News projectsJun 10, 2026 at 1:31 AM · ABC News
- Graham Platner wins Democrats' nomination in key Maine Senate raceJun 10, 2026 at 1:33 AM · Axios
- Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His BidJun 10, 2026 at 1:36 AM · NYT
- Democrats in Maine set aside the controversies surrounding political newcomer Graham Platner and selected him as their nominee to challenge GOP Sen. Susan CollinsJun 10, 2026 at 1:38 AM · WSJ
- Graham Platner projected to win Maine Democratic Senate primary, setting up race against GOP Sen. Susan CollinsJun 10, 2026 at 1:41 AM · CBS News
- Platner wins Maine primary to challenge CollinsJun 10, 2026 at 1:55 AM · BBC
- Khanna: Maine voters gave Platner a 'chance at redemption' with primary winJun 10, 2026 at 2:56 AM · The Hill
- Collins secures GOP nod in Maine Senate battle that could decide GOP majorityJun 10, 2026 at 2:59 AM · Fox News
- Graham Platner tears into Republicans after clinching Susan Collins matchup in Maine, and other primary night takeawaysJun 10, 2026 at 3:57 AM · CNN
- Platner's big night: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's primariesJun 10, 2026 at 4:07 AM · Axios
- Platner sails through primary amid controversy: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's electionsJun 10, 2026 at 4:14 AM · The Hill
- The Democratic establishment begrudgingly moves to embrace Graham PlatnerJun 10, 2026 at 4:53 AM · Politico
- Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South CarolinaJun 10, 2026 at 5:17 AM · NYT
- Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South CarolinaJun 10, 2026 at 6:33 AM · NYT
- Top takeaways from the primary elections in Maine and South Carolina: 'Movement about us'Jun 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM · Fox News
- Democrats rally round Platner in Maine as Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primariesJun 10, 2026 at 8:33 AM · The Guardian
- The Battle for the Senate Could Come Down to Hopes and Fears in MaineJun 10, 2026 at 9:02 AM · NYT
- Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in MaineJun 10, 2026 at 10:34 AM · ABC News
- hit Graham Platner help save or sink Democrats?Jun 10, 2026 at 10:55 AM · BBC
- Is he Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump? Protest vote complicates Graham Platner’s victoryJun 10, 2026 at 12:18 PM · The Guardian
- Key Tuesday primaries takeaways: Platner wins, but faces months of more scrutinyJun 10, 2026 at 1:23 PM · ABC News
- Trump’s cutting nickname for Maine’s embattled Senate Democratic challenger Graham Platner: PigJun 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM · Independent
- Republicans fear of 'fatal mistake' in must-win Platner raceJun 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM · Fox News
- Graham Platner finally embraced by powerful mainstream Dem leaders after primary election victoryJun 10, 2026 at 7:49 PM · Fox News
- Some Senate Dems still won’t commit to Graham PlatnerJun 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM · Politico
- The Maine Senate Race Ramps Up, With Trump Offering Color CommentaryJun 10, 2026 at 9:37 PM · NYT
- The race between Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Graham Platner leaves many women with a difficult choiceJun 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM · WSJ
- Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh takes on a starring role in Maine’s Senate raceJun 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM · NBC
- What Platner's primary win means for Collins, Senate map: Join the live discussionJun 11, 2026 at 2:10 PM · The Hill