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Top Dem operative brushes off latest scandal plaguing Maine Senate candidate as 'salacious gossip'

August 15, 2026

Top Dem operative brushes off latest scandal plaguing Maine Senate candidate as 'salacious gossip'

Donna Brazile declined to comment on a report that Maine U.S. Senate nominee Troy Jackson fathered children with his second cousin, calling it gossip.

Susan Collins drops brutal reminder of Dem rival rocked by accusations

August 14, 2026

Susan Collins drops brutal reminder of Dem rival rocked by accusations

Republican Sen. Susan Collins says Democratic challenger Troy Jackson "struggles to control his temper" after a resurfaced 1988 police report emerged.

Resurfaced assault report puts Dem Senate nominee in GOP crosshairs: 'Graham Platner 2.0'

August 13, 2026

Resurfaced assault report puts Dem Senate nominee in GOP crosshairs: 'Graham Platner 2.0'

Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, faces GOP attacks after a 1988 police report details a late-night brawl and assault claims.

WATCH: Dems stand by Maine nominee hit with report he fathered children with his second cousin

August 9, 2026

WATCH: Dems stand by Maine nominee hit with report he fathered children with his second cousin

Democratic senators avoided directly endorsing Troy Jackson after a report claimed he fathered two children with his second cousin.

Top Dem torches socialists taking over his party: 'They're anti-American'

August 3, 2026

Top Dem torches socialists taking over his party: 'They're anti-American'

Josh Gottheimer says Democratic Socialists of America are "not Democrats" and accuses them of trying to hijack the party as a vessel for socialism.

Bernie Sanders blasts Fetterman as 'way out of touch' with Americans after Graham Platner rebuke

August 2, 2026

Bernie Sanders blasts Fetterman as 'way out of touch' with Americans after Graham Platner rebuke

Sen. Bernie Sanders fired back at Sen. John Fetterman on "Meet the Press," citing a Quinnipiac poll showing just 19% approval for Fetterman among Pennsylvania Democrats.

Internet erupts over report that Platner's replacement in key Senate race fathered children with second cousin

July 31, 2026

Internet erupts over report that Platner's replacement in key Senate race fathered children with second cousin

Troy Jackson, who replaced Graham Platner on the Maine ballot, fathered two children with his second cousin, sparking fierce social media reaction.

Fetterman brands new socialist favorite 'Pontiac Platner' after 'ogre' dig

July 29, 2026

Fetterman brands new socialist favorite 'Pontiac Platner' after 'ogre' dig

John Fetterman branded Michigan Senate candidate Abdulrahman El-Sayed "Pontiac Platner" and accused him of leading the party's "pro-Hamas wing."

Maine Dem in hot seat for championing popular vote despite clinching Senate bid without it

July 29, 2026

Maine Dem in hot seat for championing popular vote despite clinching Senate bid without it

Troy Jackson secured 75% of delegate votes at Maine's convention, but critics say the process contradicts his own calls for popular vote democracy.

Bernie Sanders rejects regret over early Graham Platner support despite ‘warning signs’

July 26, 2026

Bernie Sanders rejects regret over early Graham Platner support despite ‘warning signs’

Bernie Sanders says he urged Graham Platner to withdraw after the sexual assault allegation surfaced but rejected any regret over his early endorsement.