Maine Senate Candidates: Is Oyster Farmer Graham Platner Becoming a Liability for Democrats? In a crucial bid to regain control of the Senate, Democrats are growing increasingly concerned that their own candidate, oyster farmer-turned-politician Graham Platner, may be stumbling into a liability in the key Maine Senate race. Platner is vying to unseat incumbent Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), a moderate Republican who has long been a swing vote in the upper chamber. Collins' seat is seen as a prime target for Democrats, who need to flip a handful of Republican-held seats to reclaim the majority. But as Platner's candidacy gains attention, some within the Democratic Party are beginning to wonder if his unconventional background and potential vulnerabilities will ultimately prove to be a hindrance in the closely watched contest.
Democrats are questioning whether Graham Platner, the oyster farmer turned Maine Senate candidate, is quickly becoming a liability in one of the most important races in the upper chamber. To win back the Senate majority, Democrats almost certainly need to see Platner defeat Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who is running to save her seat in...
