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Graham Platner’s Plan to Dethrone Susan Collins — and the Democratic Establishment
The Daily
May 16, 2026
Graham Platner, a former marine and oyster farmer, explains his populist strategy for unseating Susan Collins. He argues that the Democratic Party must abandon its elite managerial focus to reclaim a working-class base through radical community-led organization.
Key insight: Platner defines the 'working class' as anyone who generates their income from wages rather than investments, arguing that this definition is necessary to confront current levels of extreme wealth inequality.