Graham Platner announced he will be dropping out of the Maine Senate race following new sexual assault allegations. Now, Democrats are looking for a replacement to run against Susan Collins in the midterms. Michael Larosa, the former press secretary for First Lady Jill Biden, joins “Prove it!” to debate what Democrats learned from Graham Platner. "Prove It with Batya!" puts the hottest takes to the test as Batya Ungar-Sargon and guests from across the political spectrum make their case LIVE in a debate driven by facts (not just feelings). Viewers of the live stream join in with questions, data, and real-life experiences from across America, before casting their vote on who was able to "Prove It!" better.
Graham Platner, the oyster farmer whose populist platform took Maine by storm, dropped his Senate bid Wednesday night as controversies over his past stacked up, leaving Democrats without a nominee to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) this fall. Platner’s decision comes after he easily won the Democratic primary despite a growing list of scandals, including revelations around a sexting scandal and reports of problematic behavior with former romantic partners. #grahamplatner #senate #maine
Graham Platner, a progressive oyster farmer and political newcomer whose campaign has been wrought with controversies, will face off this fall against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, Decision Desk HQ projects. Collins, who is seeking a sixth term, was unchallenged on Tuesday, while Platner easily advanced from the Democratic primary despite questions about whether he’s become a liability for the party in the must-win race. #grahamplatner #maine #susancollins
As scandals surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner continue to pile up, Democrats are finding it harder to avoid tough questions about whether they still support him. The Hill's Bill Sammon and Chris Stirewalt break down the growing discomfort inside the party, from ideological loyalists to more cautious moderates. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/5911534-graham-platner-controversy-steve-hilton-california-spencer-pratt-la-live-discussion/ The Hill Insider is a new premium access digital subscription from The Hill — launching July 2026. Join the waitlist now: thehill.com/waitlist #grahamplatner #platner #democrats #dems #midterms #maine #mainesenate…
In strikingly different ads, Graham Platner argued that “Susan Collins’s charade is over” while Senator Collins highlighted the economic benefits she has brought to Maine.
The Hill's Bill Sammon and Chris Stirewalt discuss new polling from Emerson College which shows progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner having almost double the support of Maine Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic Senate Primary. Will Platner be able to continue the momentum against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, who he is also beating according to Emerson? #grahamplatner #maine #mainesenate #democraticprimary #susancollins #midterms #wholehogpolitics
