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Graham Platner, anti-Israel progressive, sews up Democratic Senate nomination in Maine

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 10 Jun

Graham Platner has secured the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine, becoming a contentious figure due to his anti-Israel stance and controversial personal history, including a long-held Nazi tattoo.

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Israel looms large as Maine heads to the polls in Graham Platner’s Senate primary

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 9 Jun

Graham Platner's campaign for the Maine Democratic Senate nomination has been marked by significant controversy, particularly around his stance on Israel and involvement with AIPAC.

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Maine Democrats are poised to nominate Graham Platner, as Jewish Democrats withhold support

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 7 Jun

Maine Democrats are gearing up to nominate Graham Platner for the U.S. Senate race against incumbent Republican Susan Collins, despite controversies surrounding Platner's candidacy.

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At Jewish Democrats summit, rising Senate candidate Graham Platner divides the room

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 14 May

The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) summit in Washington saw a division among attendees over Graham Platner, a rising star in the Democratic Party and Senate candidate from Maine.

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Graham Platner, whose Maine Senate run has concerned Jews, becomes presumptive Democratic nominee

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 30 Apr

Graham Platner, a political newcomer seeking to unseat U.S. Senator Susan Collins in Maine, has become the Democratic nominee, raising concerns among Jewish groups due to his controversial past.

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Graham Platner, whose Maine Senate run has concerned Jews, becomes presumptive Dem nominee after Janet Mills suspends campaign

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 30 Apr

Graham Platner, a surprising choice for many, is set to become the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine after opponent Janet Mills suspended her campaign.

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TGIF: My Little Totenkopf

Nellie Bowles in The Free Press · 24 Oct 2025

Nellie Bowles humorously dissects recent political events, centering on Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat challenging Susan Collins for her Senate seat, who faces backlash for having a Nazi totenkopf tattoo.