Graham Platner Targets Collins and the Maine Establishment
May 16, 2026·18 days 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...