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Graham Platner for Senate

@grahamformaine.bsky.social

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Combat veteran (Marines + Army). Friend of the working Mainer, foe of the oligarchy. Husband. Candidate for U.S. Senate. www.grahamforsenate.com

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · Aug 19

My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country.

I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 2h

"Platner has held events from Portland to Caribou, in venues ranging from the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland to local pizza shops. Crowds have overflowed to hear Platner speak about wealth inequality, health care & his plan to unseat five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins."

An article headline from Bangor Daily News: Graham Platner draws another overflow crowd in Brewer

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 6h

Despite all of Susan Collins’s **concerns**, Russ Vought, who she voted to confirm, still went ahead and fired a boatload of hard-working Americans.

Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 1d

SUSAN COLLINS, Wednesday: "I've made very clear that I do not believe there should be firings of furloughed workers."

RUSS VOUGHT, Friday: "The RIFs have begun."

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 8h

Maine is a special place, and our future depends on protecting it. I’ll fight for urgent climate action and defend the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, because strengthening these laws is more important than ever.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 1d

I’m fighting for the working class — not the super rich and special interests.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 1d

650 people in Brewer, Maine — ready to set off a political earthquake.

As Maine goes, so goes the nation. And that’s exactly why the politicians in Washington, D.C. are so scared.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 2d

There are 7,000 union Machinists in Maine. You'll find them at the Bath Iron Works, in our paper mills, our lobstering industry.

Middle-class jobs that can support a family: that's what you get when you have a union.

I am honored beyond words to receive this endorsement.

An endorsement graphic: Maine State Council of Machinists endorses Graham Platner for U.S. Senate

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 2d

Read the full article here: www.gq.com/story/graham...

Marine Turned Oysterman Graham Platner Is Ready to Fight Trump. Will MAGA Men Join Him?

In the battle for the soul of the Democratic Party, Senate candidate Graham Platner might be the perfect soldier. But in Maine, he’ll need to win over some Trump voters—if he can make it through the p...

www.gq.com

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 2d

“In the battle for the soul of the Democratic Party, Senate candidate Graham Platner might be the perfect soldier: The virile, earthy working man many male politicians wish they were, with the committed lefty beliefs many voters are now demanding.”

A GQ headline: Marine Turned Oysterman
Graham Platner Is Ready to Fight Trump. Will MAGA Men Join Him?

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 3d

Three months ago I thought harbormaster of Sullivan, Maine would be the extent of my political career.

Happy National Harbormaster Day to those who observe.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 3d

Susan Collins's stance is indefensible.

A quarter million dollars in dark money behind her is indefensible.

Reopen the government, reverse the healthcare cuts, ban billionaires buying elections.

A headline from Axios: Super PAC launches $250,000 campaign defending Susan Collins on government shutdown

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 4d

VA healthcare saved my life. It allowed me to build my business.

In the richest country on Earth, we can guarantee decent healthcare for all.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 4d

"On Saturday, Platner brought his pitch to Collins’ hometown. Hosting a town hall at the American Legion Post 15 — situated one block from the senator’s Caribou office — Platner said, 'Maine deserves better than Susan Collins.'"

An article headline from Maine Morning Star: In Collins' hometown, Platner brings his grassroots pitch to The County

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 5d

Senator Sanders is right. We need more working-class candidates.

A screenshot of a series of tweets:

Graham Platner for Senate: My name is Graham Platner and I'm running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that's destroying our country.

I'm a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who's seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.

Martin Heinrich: We need more candidates like this...

Bernie Sanders: New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich is right. We need more candidates like Graham Platner of Maine.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 5d

One day. Five hundred miles. Three town halls in small town Maine. Four hundred people.

We will leave no person and no place behind.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 6d

People are being robbed. The answer to that is not shame or anger.

The answer is empathy and compassion.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 6d

My wife and I are trying to have kids. We're looking at the cost of childcare. Frankly, it's a nightmare.

Young people struggling with the financial realities of starting a family in this country deserve a voice in the Senate. I promise you, I will fight for universal childcare.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 7d

This campaign is about fighting for every Mainer, including my old pal Frank.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 7d

We're not just packing our town halls. We're packing our volunteer meetings. Without a huge staff, without even a candidate, our people are organizing from Bath to Camden to Rumford and everywhere in between.

This is how we defeat Susan Collins. This is how we win.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 8d

I have neither the time nor the patience for Republican attacks on veterans.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 8d

We must pass a billionaire minimum tax that establishes a baseline tax rate that the super-rich cannot go under.

It's time to tax the rich.

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 8d

The top 1% in the US have now a record $52 trillion in wealth.

The bottom 50% have about $4 trillion.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 9d

We held our third town hall last night in Rockport, Maine – Population: 3,644.

When we booked the venue six weeks ago, we were looking for somewhere with space for 35 to 50 people.

Imagine our surprise when over 900 people showed up to hear how we're going to defeat Susan Collins.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 9d

Over the years Susan Collins has made it crystal clear that she does not care how many people lose access to healthcare, and this week she shut down the government instead of voting to let Mainers get the care they need.

It’s despicable.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 10d

Our healthcare system in Maine is collapsing.

An article headline from Bangor Daily News: Maine Family Planning is closing its primary care practice

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 10d

Six weeks.

Average contribution: $31.

And not a single corporate PAC.

A graphic with a photo of Graham that says: “$3.25m raised.”

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 11d

"Plenty of candidates can talk about the problems. What makes Graham’s campaign and message unique to me is that he puts we the people at the center of making an economy and democracy that work for working people."

An opinion headline from Bangor Daily News: Letter: Graham Platner offers hope

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