Sen. Chris Murphy Defends Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner
Sen. Chris Murphy said he continues to support Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner despite resurfaced Reddit posts. A University of New Hampshire poll shows Platner leading Republican Sen. Susan Collins 51% to 42%. Maine's Democratic primary is scheduled for June 9.
Fox NewsSen. , told Fox News Digital he is supporting Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner. Murphy said voters in Maine like that Platner discusses the struggles of regular people and dislike the agenda of their current senator. S. soldier and crude sexual comments. Murphy was asked whether he would rescind his support and replied that he is supporting Platner.
Hampshire poll conducted for the Pine Tree State shows Platner at 51% support among likely Maine voters compared with 42% for Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The same poll shows Platner with 76% support among Democratic primary voters. Collins, first elected in 1996, is the longest-serving Republican female senator and is running unopposed for the Republican nomination.
Former Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her Democratic primary campaign in late April and holds 10% support in the poll.
Democratic primary is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9. Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate. " Murphy has not yet formally endorsed Platner.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Late April
Former Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her Democratic primary campaign.
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Reddit posts under username "P-hustle" resurfaced, prompting questions for Sen. Chris Murphy.
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University of New Hampshire poll shows Graham Platner leading Sen. Susan Collins 51% to 42%.
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Potential Impact
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Democratic primary voters in Maine will choose their Senate nominee on June 9.
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The winner will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the November general election.
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The outcome could affect the Senate's 53-47 partisan balance.
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