Is Platner too “authentic”?
Today, ExplainedSenate candidate Graham Platner swept the Maine Democratic primary no problem. The question is whether his "authenticity" can carry him past his scandals to a win in November.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
Graham Platner at an event with voters in Portland, Maine. Photo by Laura Brett/Getty Images.
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