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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.

Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset

July 25, 2026

Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset

Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger and former state Senate president, now faces Susan Collins in Maine's Senate race ranked a toss-up.

After Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs

July 25, 2026

After Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs

The Maine Senate race is rated a toss-up as Troy Jackson runs on Medicare for all and abolishing ICE against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.

Platner campaign strategist admits tattoo, Reddit posts should have been 'enough' to disqualify him

July 24, 2026

Platner campaign strategist admits tattoo, Reddit posts should have been 'enough' to disqualify him

Graham Platner strategist Morris Katz said in a new interview that the candidate's Reddit posts and troubling behavior should have disqualified him from the Maine Senate race.

'The View' host calls out fellow co-hosts for defense of Graham Platner despite his Nazi-linked tattoo

July 23, 2026

'The View' host calls out fellow co-hosts for defense of Graham Platner despite his Nazi-linked tattoo

Alyssa Farah Griffin called out her co-hosts for defending Graham Platner despite his Nazi tattoo, sparking an on-air exchange Thursday.

Likely Platner replacement's resurfaced posts on 'democracy' come back to bite him: 'Hypocritical socialist'

July 22, 2026

Likely Platner replacement's resurfaced posts on 'democracy' come back to bite him: 'Hypocritical socialist'

Troy Jackson's past posts championing democracy and voter participation clash with his path to the Maine Senate nomination without a single vote cast.

After Democrats' shake-up, Collins faces toss-up against Platner replacement in must-win Senate race

July 22, 2026

After Democrats' shake-up, Collins faces toss-up against Platner replacement in must-win Senate race

Susan Collins faces a fierce challenge from progressive Troy Jackson, who backs "Medicare-for-all" and abolishing ICE, in a toss-up Maine Senate race.

Warren’s latest ‘kiss of death’ endorsement sparks mockery over disastrous political picks

July 20, 2026

Warren’s latest ‘kiss of death’ endorsement sparks mockery over disastrous political picks

Elizabeth Warren's endorsement of Abdul El Sayed in the Michigan Democratic primary sparks backlash over her track record with failed candidates.

5 things to know about Graham Platner ally poised to take on Susan Collins

July 20, 2026

5 things to know about Graham Platner ally poised to take on Susan Collins

Troy Jackson, a former Republican turned progressive, backs "Medicare-for-all" and abolishing ICE as he nears the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine.