Wire›2026 05 02›Democrats Support Graham Platner Because There S A D Next To His Name Joe Concha

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Democrats support Graham Platner because there’s a ‘D’ next to his name: Joe Concha

Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha argued that Democrats only support progressive newcomer Graham Platner in the 2026 Maine Senate race because he carries the title of Democrat. “The reason why he gets away with this is because there’s a letter next to his name, that’s D,”

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Democrats support Graham Platner because there’s a ‘D’ next to his name: Joe ConchaWashington Examiner columnist Joe Concha argued that Democrats only support progressive newcomer Graham Platner in the 2026 Maine Senate race because he carries the title of Democrat. “The reason why he gets away with this is because there’s a letter next to his name, that’s D,”
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