Politics● LowOct 26 · Oct 26, 2026, 2:50 PM
In Maine, an ‘Oyster Thug’s’ Struggle to Get Over Graham Platner
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A Platner superfan’s reluctance to support the Democrat now running against Senator Susan Collins reflects the party’s challenges navigating left-wing passions.
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