Our Revolution
Coverage of Our Revolution in the Nexus archive.
- Bernie-backed socialist who allied with Platner could supplant him on ballot
Graham Platner faces pressure to end his Senate campaign after rape allegations, while Troy Jackson filed paperwork to potentially replace him. Democratic leaders and progressive groups have withdrawn support from Platner, and Jackson's candidacy is linked to his ties with Bernie Sanders and Our Revolution.
- Bernie-backed socialist who allied with Platner could supplant him on ballot
Graham Platner faces pressure to end his Senate campaign after rape allegations, prompting Troy Jackson to file paperwork for a potential Senate run if Platner withdraws. Prominent Democrats and progressive groups have shifted support to Jackson, who previously ran for governor and has ties to Bernie Sanders.
- Troy Jackson deletes past X posts about Graham Platner
Troy Jackson removed X posts about Graham Platner, including an endorsement and campaign event announcements. A spokesperson confirmed Jackson rescinded his endorsement of Platner. Our Revolution, a Sanders-aligned group, shifted its endorsement to Jackson, while some Maine Democrats criticize Platner's campaign tactics.
- Sanders ends his silence on Platner’s implosion
Bernie Sanders broke his silence on Graham Platner's Senate campaign after sexual assault allegations, recommending Platner step aside. Other endorsers had already denounced Platner and urged Maine Democrats to select a replacement candidate.
- Democrats want a Platner replacement
Democrats in Maine are seeking to replace Senate nominee Graham Platner after a woman accused him of sexual assault. The state party may select a new candidate by July 27 if Platner quits by July 13, with potential replacements including Nirav Shah, Jordan Wood, and Troy Jackson. Our Revolution and Sen. Bernie Sanders have urged Platner to step down.
- Platner says he will 'reflect' on Maine Senate campaign after woman accuses him of sexual assault
Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic Senate candidate, faces sexual assault allegations from a former partner, prompting him to 'reflect' on his campaign. The accusation, reported by Politico, details an alleged 2021 incident involving non-consensual sex while Platner was intoxicated. Platner denies the claim but has canceled campaign events, complicating Democrats' efforts to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
- Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report
A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner accused him of drunkenly forcing her to have non-consensual sex in 2021. Platner denied the allegation and paused campaign events, while state law allows Democrats to replace him if he withdraws by July 13.
- Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report
A woman named Jenny Racicot accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault in 2021, claiming he forced her to have sex while drunk. Platner denied the allegation and stated he is evaluating his campaign's next steps, while canceling several town halls. State law allows Democrats to replace him as nominee if he withdraws by July 13.
- Platner says he will 'reflect' on Maine Senate campaign after woman accuses him of sexual assault
Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faces accusations of sexual assault from a former partner, Jenny Racicot, who claims he forced her to have sex while drunk in 2021. Platner denies the allegations and is reflecting on his campaign's next steps, having canceled town halls. Maine Democrats may replace him by July 27 if he withdraws by July 13.
- 'Pod Save America' hosts call socialist wins a 'warning sign' for Dems, slam 'moronic' far-left views
Pod Save America hosts discussed the Democratic Party's reaction to multiple democratic socialist candidates winning primaries in New York, with co-host Dan Pfeiffer warning of a 'giant warning sign' for the Democratic establishment. They highlighted the controversial rhetoric of candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier and James Carville's call for a party schism over her views.
- Dems' Tea Party-like rebellion built by a decade of frustration
Democratic leaders face a rebellion from progressive outsiders and socialists who are out-organizing traditional party institutions. This shift, fueled by a decade of frustration, includes primary victories by left-wing candidates and growing distrust in party leadership following recent election outcomes.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Washington, DC, primary
Washington, D.C., holds a districtwide primary with a new ranked choice voting system, featuring a competitive Democratic mayoral race between Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie, each backed by different endorsements. President Donald Trump threatens a federal takeover if Lewis George wins, reflecting ongoing tensions over the city's governance.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Washington, DC, primary
Washington, D.C., holds a districtwide primary for federal and local offices amid federal intervention by President Donald Trump, open top offices, and a new ranked choice voting system. The mayoral race includes Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie, each with distinct endorsements reflecting political divisions within the Democratic Party. Trump has threatened a federal takeover if Lewis George wins.
- Bernie Sanders' anti-billionaire group defends surprising endorsement of billionaire for CA governor
Bernie Sanders' progressive group Our Revolution endorsed billionaire Tom Steyer for California governor, despite his wealth and past ties to a hedge fund. The group defended the endorsement by highlighting Steyer's focus on left-leaning policies like single-payer healthcare and corporate influence reduction, framing it as a strategic move to counter Republican momentum.
- Bernie Sanders' anti-billionaire group defends surprising endorsement of billionaire for CA governor
Bernie Sanders' progressive group Our Revolution endorsed billionaire Tom Steyer for California governor, despite its anti-billionaire platform. Steyer, a former hedge fund manager, is funding his campaign with $120 million of his own money, focusing on left-leaning policies like single-payer healthcare and corporate influence reduction. The group defended the endorsement as a strategic move to challenge Republican influence and support a 'values-aligned' candidate.
- Progressive Group Founded by Bernie Sanders Endorses Billionaire for California Governor
Our Revolution, a progressive group founded by Bernie Sanders, has endorsed billionaire Tom Steyer for California governor amid concerns over a potential Republican victory. The decision follows Rep. Eric Swalwell's exit from the race and reflects a strategic move to consolidate progressive support, despite Steyer's billionaire status.