Troy Jackson is the unified candidate for the Maine Democratic Party following the withdrawal of other challengers.
“they they weren't scurrying away. They all have united behind Troy Jackson who is a former Senate state senate president.”
Heather Cox Richardson · Jul 2026 · 5 episodes · 1.6M views on this topicThe Democratic primary in Maine is chaotic because the candidate Graham Platner is embroiled in scandals regarding a former Nazi tattoo and inappropriate sexual behavior.
“The corporate Democrat says she's dropping out, but she's still in. Graham Platner is the favorite to win the Democrat primary, but not only is he getting attacked by the right, the Democrat machine, the corporate press, even The View are now going after him.”
Timcast IRL · Jun 2026 · 1 episode · 150K views on this topicGrant Platner's exit is being handled in an unconscionable way that disillusions supporters and complicates the path to defeating Susan Collins.
“I mean, I just think it's completely unconscionable that this is the way this guy is exiting the race.”
Pod Save America · Jul 2026 · 1 episode · 112K views on this topicGrant Platner's exit video is counterproductive to the goal of defeating Susan Collins and makes it harder to achieve the things Platner claims to care about.
“And by going down this path of conspiracy theories to dis- as you say to disillusion his supporters, he is making that less likely. He's making it harder to accomplish things he did.”
Pod Save America · Jul 2026 · 1 episode · 112K views on this topicExtracted by a model; may misattribute who said what.