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National Review • June 8, 2026 10:30

The Mendacity of Graham Platner

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The scandal-plagued Maine Democrat has no record to run on, so voters have only his word. But he has left them no reason to trust anything he says.

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Sun 02:39 - Washington Examiner

How Democrats could replace Platner on the Maine Senate ticket after he wins the primary

Sun 15:08 - Fox News

Platner controversies fuel speculation about little-known Maine ballot replacement provision

Mon 16:30 - Al Jazeera English

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Tue 09:00 - NPR

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Tue 10:00 - The Hill

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Tue 12:18 - France 24

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Tue 15:00 - Washington Post

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Tue 15:31 - Washington Post

California’s crowded governor primary is underway. See live results here.

Wed 01:58 - Washington Examiner

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Wed 02:08 - The Hill

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Wed 04:23 - Fox News

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Wed 07:12 - Fox News

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Wed 09:52 - Al Jazeera English

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Wed 11:17 - Washington Post

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Wed 12:56 - The Hill

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Thu 12:16 - Fox News

California election results still undecided as Los Angeles begins counting ballots

Thu 20:18 - Fox News

SEE IT: Dem senators dodge on backing Platner as Maine candidate’s scandal clouds final days before primary

Fri 15:18 - Fox News

Spencer Pratt loses ground to Democrat while Hilton maintains lead in latest California ballot batch drop

Fri 15:55 - Fox News

GOP senators torch scandal-plagued Platner while Dems stay silent on candidacy

Sat 08:00 - Fox News

WATCH: Maine voters divided on Platner as scandals shadow Democratic primary

Sun 08:00 - Fox News

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Mon 10:30 - National Review

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WATCH: Maine voters divided on Platner as scandals shadow Democratic primary

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15:55

GOP senators torch scandal-plagued Platner while Dems stay silent on candidacy

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15:08

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As scrutiny of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner mounts, a Maine law provision could allow the party to replace him after the primary.

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NPR

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The Hill

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01:58

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02:39

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The Democratic Party could replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the general election ballot if he wins the primary and subsequently quits before a specific date, according to state …

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11:17

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