Pine Tree Results

Sen. Susan Collins criticized Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over resurfaced Reddit posts mocking wounded U.S. soldier Pfc. Ted Daniels. Platner's deleted Reddit account contained offensive comments about the soldier's combat injuries, sparking outrage and prompting Collins' super PAC to launch an attack website. The 2026 Maine Senate race is expected to be highly competitive as Democrats aim to flip the seat.

Sen. Susan Collins criticized Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner over resurfaced Reddit posts in which he mocked a wounded U.S. soldier, Pfc. Ted Daniels, who was shot four times in combat in 2012. Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee challenging Collins in the 2026 midterm election, has faced ongoing scrutiny over multiple deleted Reddit posts containing offensive content. Collins' campaign has launched attack ads and a website compiling Platner's controversies as the race is expected to be highly competitive.

A group aligned with Sen. Susan Collins has launched a website highlighting Democratic opponent Graham Platner's scandals, including comments on rape victims and alleged sympathy for terrorists. The website, Pine Tree Results, is funded by a fundraising committee that has amassed $12.7 million. Platner's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

A group aligned with Sen. Susan Collins has launched a website highlighting scandals surrounding her Democratic opponent Graham Platner, listing various controversies and issues from his campaign. The website aims to keep these issues in public view as the campaign enters its final six months. Platner's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.