Platner campaign
Coverage of Platner campaign in the Nexus archive.
- Fast Takes: DSA pins hopes on Michigan, Maine Dems distrust their voters and more
The Platner campaign in Maine imploded 'about as horribly as it possibly could have,' shifting focus to Michigan where Abdul El-Sayed's U.S. Senate bid is drawing attention from DSA supporters. National Review's Jim Geraghty describes El-Sayed's campaign as 'really thrilling DSA hearts,' highlighting partisan dynamics in both states.
- Mayor Mamdani sticks with adviser Morris Katz after implosion of Platner campaign
Mayor Zohran Mamdani retains Morris Katz as a top adviser despite the failure of the Platner campaign. Katz played a key role in developing Mamdani's digital campaign and online strategy.
- The Platner Drama Is Reviving Debate Among Democrats Over a Double Standard
The Platner Drama is reigniting discussions among Democrats regarding a double standard. The Platner campaign, which distributed fliers, has been suspended this week.
- DSA urging members to ice out Mamdani adviser Morris Katz over doomed Platner campaign
The Democratic Socialists of America collected over 500 signatures urging members to isolate Mamdani adviser Morris Katz due to the failed Platner campaign. The campaign is described as 'doomed' in the article.
- ‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’: Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign
Graham Platner's campaign was described as messy, disorganized, and haphazardly run. He did not disclose explosive, politically damaging secrets to key members of his team.
- ‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’: Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign
Graham Platner's Senate campaign, which he suspended, was disorganized and plagued by scandals, despite initially inspiring progressive Democrats. The campaign faced a steady drip of controversy leading to its collapse.
- Maine Democrats plan nomination convention to choose Platner replacement
The Maine Democratic Party plans a 600-person nominating convention to select a replacement for Senate candidate Graham Platner if he withdraws. The convention would include 500 delegates elected by county committees and 100 state committee members, with details to be announced soon.
- Platner campaign rocked with damning allegations from another ex-lover as Senate race heats up: report
A woman claimed to have dated Graham Platner in 2021, accusing him of lying about his Nazi-associated Totenkopf tattoo and infidelity. These allegations add to ongoing scandals surrounding Platner's Senate campaign in Maine.
- Platner campaign rocked with damning allegations from another ex-lover as Senate race heats up: report
Graham Platner's Senate campaign faces new allegations from an ex-lover who accused him of infidelity and inconsistent accounts about his Nazi-themed tattoo. The claims add to existing controversies surrounding his campaign, including past allegations of explicit texts and off-color remarks.