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Graham Platner, one of the Democrats gunning to oust Republican Susan Collins in Maine’s contested senator slot in 2026, had become something of an up-and-coming star in the party for his gruff demeanor, oyster farming, and military background—as well as a Bernie-esque communication style that has rankled some party elders. But over the course of the last week, and especially the past few days, he has been wrapped up in a truly unbelievable suite of scandals. I will now regale you. Strap in, it’s about to get ugly.

So, who is Graham Platner? Like, what did we know about him before last week?

Up until about a month ago, he was a pretty anonymous political figure,

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