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Trump 'clearly worried' about losing Senate after latest attack against candidate: analyst

Trump attacked Platner as he campaigned for the Senate, while Psaki said Platner was leading Collins in polls.

Trump 'clearly worried' about losing Senate after latest attack against candidate: analyst
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Jen Psaki said President Donald Trump’s attacks on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner suggest Trump is worried about the Senate race. The article also reports that Platner released a campaign ad and was leading Sen. Susan Collins in polls.

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Trump Criticizes Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump criticized Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who is challenging Sen. Susan Collins. Left-leaning outlets emphasize responses that portray Trump’s attack as backfiring or as evidence of concern about the Senate race. Center outlets mostly report the remarks as campaign news, while considering whether Trump’s support for Collins could affect the race. Right-leaning outlets focus on Platner’s past remarks and allegations, with some criticizing Democratic support for him or urging him to leave the race.

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