Democrats 'selling their soul' to embrace Platner are in for rude awakening with Maine voters: GOP lawmaker
Maine GOP State Senator Trey Stewart criticized Democrats for supporting Senate candidate Graham Platner, claiming they are compromising their values. He believes that Platner's controversial statements and actions will alienate voters in Maine. Stewart expressed confidence that incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins will win re-election despite Platner's current lead in the polls.
- ▪Trey Stewart warns that Democrats are 'selling their soul' by backing Graham Platner.
- ▪Platner has faced criticism for past controversial statements and social media posts.
- ▪Stewart believes that Maine voters will reject Platner's campaign and support Susan Collins.
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Democrat Elections Democrats 'selling their soul' to embrace Platner are in for rude awakening with Maine voters: GOP lawmaker Maine GOP State Sen. Stewart says Platner's deleted posts and refusal to apologize disqualify him from the U.S. Senate By Andrew Mark Miller , Kiera McDonald Fox News Published May 29, 2026 7:31am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Platner candidacy shows ‘embarrassing’ state of Democratic Party: Maine GOP lawmaker Fox News Digital spoke to Maine Republican State Sen. Trey Stewart about the position Democrats find themselves in supporting Graham Platner’s chaotic Senate campaign. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Maine Republican state Sen.
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