Graham Platner is a man of the manor, not the sea
Democrats are supposedly running a “new” type of Democrat for the Senate in Maine.
TL;DR
- Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, is portrayed by Republicans as an elite insider, not a working-class hero.
- His grandfather was a famous architect, and his father is a major Democratic donor who has provided significant financial support, including for fertility treatments.
- Platner's mother, a restaurateur, was his primary customer for his oyster business.
- He attended elite prep schools, and his claims about public schooling have been debunked.
- Republicans intend to focus their attacks on Platner's privileged background to contrast with his public image.