Maine GOP
Coverage of Maine GOP in the Nexus archive.
- Platner floats jailing billionaires in fiery pre-primary speech pushing far-left agenda
Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, proposed jailing billionaires for looking at political ads 'the wrong way' as part of his far-left campaign finance reform agenda. Critics highlighted his endorsers' ties to billionaires and accused him of hypocrisy, while also referencing allegations from ex-girlfriends about his past behavior. Platner also advocated for universal health care, wealth taxes, and a Green New Deal.
- Maine GOP hopeful vying for Trump endorsement previously ran birthing clinics catering to migrant women
Jonathan Bush, a Maine GOP gubernatorial candidate seeking a Trump endorsement, previously operated a network of birthing clinics in San Diego County that primarily served migrant women and low-income families. His campaign denies providing medical services, stating Athenahealth was a healthcare software company.