- Political trends in the Senate are being discussed, with Susan Collins mentioned as a potential target of ouster in Texas.
- Graham Platner is gaining ground on incumbent Susan Collins in a political race.
Bernie Sanders has thrown his support behind Graham Platner's campaign against incumbent Susan Collins.
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Updated Jul 14
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What happened
Bernie Sanders has thrown his support behind Graham Platner's campaign against incumbent Susan Collins.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Fetterman pressured Sanders, leading Sanders to reverse his endorsement of Graham Platner due to serious allegations.Sub-event
Sanders pulled support for Platner in the race against Collins.1 source
Sanders urged Platner to withdraw from the race.1 source
Sanders is Platner's biggest backer; Platner must allow successor choice.1 source
- Graham Platner and Bernie Sanders toured together to promote political revolution and criticize US spending.Sub-event
Schumer, Sanders, and Platner discuss establishment support for Platner's campaign.1 source
Campaign finance details emerge showing support for Platner from Soros, Stryker, Warren, and Sanders.1 source
Sanders backs Platner in the political challenge against Susan Collins.1 source
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Graham Platner is gaining ground on incumbent Susan Collins in a political race.Also in this story
- Graham Platner faced a primary rival in the gubernatorial race and hired Genevieve McDonald as a political operative.
- Voters from Biddeford weighed on the chances of candidate Graham Platner on June 6, 2026.
- The political race between Susan Collins and her challenger, Graham Platner, is heating up, with details emerging about the Senate incumbent's voting record and the competitive reelection campaign.
- Graham Platner is facing scrutiny regarding his political viability and past conduct while contesting a tight political race in Maine.
The entities involved
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Graham Platner
American oyster farmer, harbormaster, and political candidate
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Bernie Sanders
United States Senator from Vermont
Related events
- Bernie Sanders urged accountability for Donald Trump's policies during a rally following an endorsement by Barack Obama.
- Bernie Sanders endorsed Troy Jackson in the gubernatorial race, while Jackson campaigned against Susan Collins for the Senate.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocated for Jackson over Collins on October 22, 2026.
- Jackson is expected to secure the Senate nomination in Bangor after Graham Platner's withdrawal, challenging Susan Collins.
- The FEC is tracking political donations and campaign finance, while Martin Heinrich initially endorsed Graham Platner's campaign.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- panow.com
- clevelandjewishnews.com
- townhall.com
- iheart.com
- whdh.com
- twitchy.com
- dailykos.com
- wtop.com
- nypost.com
- nbcphiladelphia.com
- yahoo.com
- wfmd.com
- foxnews.com
- hotair.com
- fox23maine.com
- sunjournal.com
- wmtw.com