What’s the Difference Between a Platner Senate and a Collins Senate?
The article discusses the differences between a Platner Senate and a Collins Senate, focusing on the character of Graham Platner, the likely Democratic Senate candidate in Maine. Platner has been accused of having a deplorable character, with evidence showing he had an active account on a private messaging app and sent sexually explicit texts to multiple women after his marriage. The article weighs the consequences of voting for a candidate with questionable character, considering the potential impact on the Senate and the country.
- ▪Graham Platner, the likely Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, has been accused of having a deplorable character.
- ▪Platner had an active account on the private messaging app Kik, where he sent sexually explicit texts to at least six women after his marriage.
- ▪The allegations against Platner have raised concerns about his suitability for public office and the potential consequences of voting for him.
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| Publication time | Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:45:00 +0000 |
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John McCormack / June 8, 2026 What’s the Difference Between a Platner Senate and a Collins Senate? If consequentialism tempts you to vote for a creep, first weigh the actual consequences. General Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Photo by Graeme Sloan/Getty Images; Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images). Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Photo by Graeme Sloan/Getty Images; Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images). Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
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