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How did we get Graham Platner and Ken Paxton? Voters can demand better.

Democratic voters in Maine nominated Graham Platner as their Senate candidate, despite his controversial past. This outcome reflects a trend of voters rewarding perceived bad behavior in politics.

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2/10

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 01:00 PM EDT

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