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Platner seeks Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Collins in closely watched race

Sen. Susan Collins calls Democratic challenger Graham Platner too extreme for Maine voters, while Platner charges Collins is the "radical" candidate.

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What happened Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftSusan Collins isn't safe even if Platner implodes: report

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CenterPlatner seeks Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Collins in closely watched race

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Right / center-rightSen Collins slams Bernie-backed Graham Platner as too far-left for Maine voters

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Fox News PoliticsNews report · Jun 9, 2:56 PM

Sen Collins slams Bernie-backed Graham Platner as too far-left for Maine voters

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Sen. Susan Collins calls Democratic challenger Graham Platner too extreme for Maine voters, while Platner charges Collins is the "radical" candidate.

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AlternetNews report · Jun 9, 2:57 PM

Susan Collins isn't safe even if Platner implodes: report

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Democrats are betting controversial candidate Graham Platner is their best chance to unseat U. S. Senator Susan Collins, the Maine Republican who has not lost a race since she first won her...

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The Guardian - US PoliticsNews report · Jun 9, 2:26 PM

Maine votes as scandal-plagued Graham Platner seeks Democratic Senate primary win - US politics live

Polls for Maine’s primary elections close at 8pm ET as it appears voters may be sticking with Platner despite string of controversies Sign up for the Breaking News US email Vice-president J...

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CBS News PoliticsNews report · Jun 9, 1:50 PM

Platner seeks Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Collins in closely watched race

Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

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NBC NewsNews report · Jun 9, 11:29 AM

Graham Platner Faces Key Test in Maine Primary

All eyes are on a key U. S. Senate race in Maine, where democratic senate hopeful Graham Platner, who has weathered a series of scandals, is likely to win a chance to unseat longtime Maine...

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