DAVID MARCUS: The age of the Democratic Party blocking fringe outsiders is officially over
The Democratic Party is experiencing a shift in its control over candidates, as evidenced by the rise of Graham Platner, a controversial nominee for the U.S. Senate from Maine. Party leaders, including Chuck Schumer, have expressed support for Platner despite his past scandals. This change indicates a growing acceptance of fringe candidates within the party, marking a departure from previous practices of blocking such individuals.
- ▪Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, has a controversial background including a Nazi tattoo.
- ▪Chuck Schumer has publicly supported Platner, stating the party aims to defeat Susan Collins in the upcoming election.
- ▪The Democratic Socialists of America are gaining influence, making it harder for party leaders to control candidate nominations.
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Chuck Schumer DAVID MARCUS: The age of the Democratic Party blocking fringe outsiders is officially over Schumer declared 'We're going to beat Susan Collins' after meeting with the presumptive Maine nominee By David Marcus Fox News Published June 3, 2026 10:23am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video John Fetterman rips 'creeper' Graham Platner after latest scandal Sen. John Fetterman called out Maine Democrat Graham Platner as a "creep" after a new report revealed Platner sent explicit messages to multiple women.
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