Graham Platner Targets Collins and the Maine Establishment
May 16, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The New York Times

Graham Platner is trying to topple Sen. Susan Collins and the political machine around her in Maine. The race is shaping up as a test of whether an outsider can break through the establishment’s grip. For conservatives, Collins is hardly a model of backbone, but Democrats are betting a populist message can still fool rural and independent voters. The outcome will show whether anti-establishment energy still matters more than party branding. Read more about this...