Graham Platner Turns Red Sox Ad Into Political Momentum
May 26, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The Boston Globe

Graham Platner used a since-pulled ad taking on the Red Sox, then turned the controversy into political momentum. The episode shows how modern campaigns can squeeze value out of backlash, especially when activists and media attention do the heavy lifting for them. In a media culture built on outrage, even a pulled ad can become free publicity. Read more about this...