# Are there any reasons to reject Graham Platner in Maine (campaign suspended July 8, 2026)

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**Created:** [March 4, 2026, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-reasons-to-reject-graham-platner-in-maine-campaign-suspended-july-8-2026/1028179 "2026-03-04T03:50:46Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-reasons-to-reject-graham-platner-in-maine-campaign-suspended-july-8-2026/1028179/313 "2026-05-01T14:09:32Z")

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some notes from Maine…

> **[I went to school with Graham Platner. Here's a look at his success](https://themainemonitor.org/graham-platner-success-explained/)**
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> Graham Platner, a candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, is possibly the most remarkable political story in the country.

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