How outlets cover Graham Platner · May 17 – May 26, 2026
NESN Removes Graham Platner Campaign Ad Criticizing Red Sox Ownership
NESN pulled Graham Platner’s ad criticizing Red Sox ownership, citing an intellectual-property issue. Coverage differs on whether the story centers on the removal, Platner’s campaign message or scrutiny of his past remarks.
Lead article · Associated Press · CENTERMaine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad slamming Red Sox over private equityOutlets agree NESN pulled Platner’s campaign ad criticizing Red Sox ownership and private equity during a game, citing an intellectual-property issue.
Left-leaning outlets highlight questions about the removal, while a separate article endorses Platner over Susan Collins. Center outlets pair NESN’s explanation with Platner’s response and describe his use of the episode in his campaign. Right-leaning outlets often place the ad episode alongside scrutiny of Platner’s past posts or tattoo, including Dave Portnoy’s criticism.
Outlets by lean
21 RATED · 1 UNRATEDCompare by side
Awful Announcing highlights concern over NESN removing an ad criticizing its ownership, while another article endorses Platner over Collins.
How it looks for Platner, by side
25 OF 26 ARTICLESLeft: 0 good, 0 bad, 1 mixed, 1 informational. Center: 0 good, 0 bad, 8 mixed, 1 informational. Right: 0 good, 8 bad, 3 mixed, 3 informational.
1 UNRATED ARTICLE NOT SHOWN
When each side covered it
MAY 17 – 26Articles per week by side. MAY 11: Left 0, Center 0, Right 3. MAY 18: Left 0, Center 2, Right 8. MAY 25: Left 2, Center 7, Right 3.
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