The Maine Wire
Coverage of The Maine Wire in the Nexus archive.
- WATCH: Dems stand by Maine nominee hit with report he fathered children with his second cousin
Democratic senators continue to support Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson despite a report claiming he fathered two children with his second cousin, Lana Pelletier. Platner, who replaced former candidate Graham Platner on the ballot after scandal, was forced out due to misconduct claims. Many senators, including Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen, denied knowledge of the report while emphasizing the necessity for Democrats to win swing state races.
- GOP Megadonor Leonard Leo Is Bankrolling a Website on the Warpath Against Somalis
The Maine Wire, a right-wing news site in Maine, has shifted focus to target Maine's Somali community amid federal immigration crackdowns, influenced by funding from GOP megadonor Leonard Leo and other conservative donors. This has led to increased federal scrutiny and raids on Somali-owned businesses.