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RNC trolls DNC, Maine Democratic Party in letter offering to help restore trust, 'defend democracy’

July 20, 2026

RNC trolls DNC, Maine Democratic Party in letter offering to help restore trust, 'defend democracy’

The RNC sent a tongue-in-cheek letter offering election lawyers and trained observers to Democrats as Maine scrambles to replace Graham Platner.

LEE CARTER: Why I believe collapsing trust, not ideology, is reshaping American politics

July 20, 2026

LEE CARTER: Why I believe collapsing trust, not ideology, is reshaping American politics

Zohran Mamdani, Graham Platner and Troy Jackson all represent a deeper crisis of institutional trust, not a simple leftward shift in politics.

Platner ally Troy Jackson closing in on Democratic Senate nod in key race to face Collins

July 19, 2026

Platner ally Troy Jackson closing in on Democratic Senate nod in key race to face Collins

Troy Jackson's delegates won over 90% of slots Saturday as the progressive logger races to secure Maine's Democratic Senate nomination vs. Susan Collins.

Maine Dems rally behind Platner's far-left platform in scramble to court his followers: 'Beyond furious'

July 17, 2026

Maine Dems rally behind Platner's far-left platform in scramble to court his followers: 'Beyond furious'

All candidates in the Maine Democratic Senate debate called for abolishing ICE just days after the fatal Biddeford shooting of a 25-year-old father.

DSA member says she has no problem supporting ‘secret Nazis’ under one condition

July 17, 2026

DSA member says she has no problem supporting ‘secret Nazis’ under one condition

The Majority Report co-host and Democratic Socialists of America member said she values platform over personal character

Transgender Maine Senate candidate sparks online frenzy over response to debate question: 'Can't be serious'

July 17, 2026

Transgender Maine Senate candidate sparks online frenzy over response to debate question: 'Can't be serious'

Ashley Webb cited songwriting as a qualification for Senate during the Maine Democratic primary debate, sparking a viral moment on social media.

Comedian says she delivered a cake with message mocking Lindsey Graham's family to senator's office

July 17, 2026

Comedian says she delivered a cake with message mocking Lindsey Graham's family to senator's office

Elizabeth Booker Houston says she delivered a cake with a provocative message to Lindsey Graham's Capitol Hill office days after the senator's death.

Maine Democrats recycle Platner's far-left talking points in scramble to replace disgraced ex-nominee

July 17, 2026

Maine Democrats recycle Platner's far-left talking points in scramble to replace disgraced ex-nominee

Four Democrats vying to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race echoed his stances on abolishing ICE, Gaza genocide, and healthcare.

Credibility crisis: Graham Platner received glowing media coverage before dramatic exit from Senate race

July 16, 2026

Credibility crisis: Graham Platner received glowing media coverage before dramatic exit from Senate race

Media outlets like The New York Times, The New Yorker and GQ offered fawning coverage of Democrat Graham Platner before his exit from the Senate race.

Meet the Democrats gunning to replace Graham Platner in a crucial Senate showdown

July 14, 2026

Meet the Democrats gunning to replace Graham Platner in a crucial Senate showdown

Eight Democrats filed to replace Graham Platner as Maine's Senate nominee, but his grassroots network warns support won't automatically transfer.