Graham Platner Alleges Democrats Want to ‘Destroy’ His Life

At a recent town hall, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner claimed that his party is ‘trying to destroy’ his life ahead of the June primaries.

Platner is one of several Democrats running in the June primary for a chance to challenge Senator Susan Collins for her seat in November 2026.

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Platner, backed by Senator Bernie Sanders, told a packed town hall in Damariscotta on Monday night that his own party is ‘trying to destroy my life.’

Facing backlash over resurfaced offensive online posts since Governor Janet Mills entered the race, Platner blamed the Democratic Party but insisted he is still running as a Democrat.

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Platner told supporters that despite the criticism and personal attacks, he feels he has no right to quit or give up.

He has apologized for past offensive comments and denied knowingly getting a tattoo linked to Nazi imagery.

Mills blasted Platner on Monday, saying she ‘vehemently disagrees’ with his past comments and his tattoo, which she called abhorrent.

That same day, Platner’s campaign manager resigned, but Platner vowed to continue his run, saying his campaign to ‘shuck the oligarchy’ is about pointing fingers upward, not left or right.

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And there you have it! At his town hall on Monday, October 27th, in Damariscotta, Platner said his party is sabotaging his campaign.

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