Brownstein
Coverage of Brownstein in the Nexus archive.
- Platner’s anti-corporate crusade hits awkward snag as receipts tell another story
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, known for criticizing corporations like Big Pharma, accepted over $30,000 in donations from lobbyists and executives representing those industries between August 2025 and March. Despite pledging to reject contributions over $200 from healthcare industry affiliates, Platner received $1,000 each from lobbyists working for AbbVie, Novartis, and Moderna, though one donation was later returned.
- Platner’s anti-corporate crusade hits awkward snag as receipts tell another story
Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faces scrutiny for accepting over $30,000 from lobbyists and executives at major corporations while campaigning against big tech, pharmaceuticals, banks, and defense contractors. Despite pledging to reject contributions over $200 from healthcare industry lobbyists, Platner received $1,000 donations from lobbyists representing AbbVie, Novartis, and Moderna prior to making the pledge.