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Trump rips into Platner after primary win: 'Low-level thug'

Platner won the Democratic primary and is the target of Trump's criticism over reported misconduct.

Trump rips into Platner after primary win: 'Low-level thug'
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President Trump attacked Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after Platner won the Democratic primary, citing reports of misconduct and a sexting scandal. Platner has denied claims of physical roughness with former girlfriends, while Senate Democrats have publicly backed his candidacy.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who criticized Platner

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
D · NY · SEN

Senator who stood behind Platner

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Republican incumbent Platner is set to face

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader and supporter of Platner

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Graham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary

Graham Platner won Maine’s Democratic Senate primary, and outlets report he will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election. Left-leaning outlets present the result chiefly as Platner’s nomination and the coming matchup with Collins. Center outlets also emphasize the result and matchup, often alongside scrutiny of Platner’s past. Right-leaning outlets give more weight to those controversies and, in some coverage, doubts or attacks about his prospects.

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