Graham Platner’s damage control memo reveals campaign’s strategy after scandals
Graham Platner's campaign has released a memo outlining its strategy to recover from recent scandals. The memo emphasizes Platner's polling lead over incumbent Senator Susan Collins and highlights strong fundraising efforts. Despite controversies, the campaign believes Maine voters remain focused on key issues rather than the candidate's personal life.
- ▪Platner's campaign claims he has a 4-point lead over Collins in a recent poll.
- ▪The campaign reported an 18% increase in small-dollar donations following the scandal.
- ▪Maine voters are said to prioritize issues like healthcare and wages over Platner's controversies.
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The campaign team for Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner reportedly sent out a memo on Wednesday revealing its strategy to boost the candidate after a new scandal emerged last week. Platner’s campaign plans to highlight his polling lead over incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), a strong fundraising week, and Maine voters maintaining their support for him following reports that Platner sent sexual texts to multiple women during his marriage, according to the memo. Recommended Stories Democrats under fire over New Jersey candidate’s ties to 1993 World Trade Center bombing: Guy Benson Thune calls out ‘bizarre’ copycat candidate in Dan Sullivan Senate race: ‘Designed to confuse’ Guy Benson: Is the Democrats’ Socialist makeover a death wish? The campaign said the bottom line is…
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