Susan Collins Lands a Solid on Graham Platner As He Digs Deeper Hole on Military Enlistment Claims
Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee for Maine, faces backlash over his controversial past comments and claims regarding military enlistment. Senator Susan Collins has challenged Platner's assertion that she sent him to Iraq, clarifying that he enlisted after the war began. The ongoing negative attention surrounding Platner may impact his chances against Collins in the upcoming election.
- ▪Graham Platner is the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee for Maine, backed by the socialist wing of the party.
- ▪Platner has a history of making inflammatory comments on Reddit, including derogatory remarks about various groups.
- ▪Senator Susan Collins refuted Platner's claims about her voting record and his military service, emphasizing that he enlisted after the Iraq war had started.
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Susan Collins Lands a Solid on Graham Platner As He Digs Deeper Hole on Military Enlistment Claims By Sister Toldjah | 10:26 PM on May 28, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite That the Democrats are pinning their hopes and dreams of retaking the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterms on goofs like Graham Platner shows us the absolute state of things on the left, and it, of course, is not good.
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