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FILE PHOTO: Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Platner campaigns in Portland

Politics Jun 10

Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries and what they mean for November

By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams

Politics Jun 10

U.S. President Trump signs the Secure America Act in the Oval Office at the White House
WATCH: 'He's a thug,' Trump says of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner

President Donald Trump spoke at length on Wednesday about Democrat Graham Platner, who clinched Maine’s Democratic Senate nomination on Tuesday.

By Associated Press

Politics Jun 10

U.S. Senate votes on a bipartisan war powers resolution aiming to stop the military campaign against Iran
Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins

She is the rare Republican who sometimes can boost her own popularity back home by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump, and she has perfected that delicate dance even as his tightening grip on the party has cost two…

By Patrick Whittle, Will Weissert, Associated Press

Politics Jun 10

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Platner campaigns in Portland
5 takeaways from the latest midterm primaries, with Platner's win and mixed results for Trump support

Tuesday marked an especially significant moment for Graham Platner, the embattled veteran and oyster farmer, who is fighting to rebuild his credibility in a campaign rocked by controversy.

By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Politics Jun 09

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How Maine Democrats view Platner's scandals and chances to oust Sen. Collins

Republicans and Democrats in Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina select their nominees on Tuesday, but much of the nation’s political focus will be on Maine. Democrat Graham Platner is expected to emerge from the primary to take on five-term…

By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura

Jun 09

6 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Platner seeks Maine win

By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls Tuesday for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest.

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Jun 09

Platner seeks the Democratic Senate nomination to set up critical Maine race with Collins

By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

Graham Platner is seeking to make a Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate official in advance of one of the most anticipated contests of the year.

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Jun 08

Live Results: Maine midterm primaries

Primaries for U.S. Senate and U.S. House on Tuesday will set the stage for a midterm general election in which Maine is expected to play a critical role in deciding control of both chambers.

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Jun 05

Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign

By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

Last weekend, his campaign wrestled with stories about sexually explicit messages that Platner sent to several women while he was married. Then on Thursday, The New York Times reported about his relationships with previous girlfriends. Some viewed him positively but…

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Jun 02

Amid controversial Senate campaigns, Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support

By Joey Cappelletti, Thomas Beaumont, Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Control of the Senate is at stake, with both parties eager to secure victories.

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