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Platner’s advisers urged him to go out with ‘gratitude.’ He led with grievance.

The progressive made it a condition of dropping out of the Maine Senate race that he get free rein to assail establishment Democrats.

Published July 9, 2026, 9:55 AM

Updated July 9, 2026, 6:45 PM4.0K

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Platner’s advisers urged him to go out with ‘gratitude.’ He led with grievance.

The progressive made it a condition of dropping out of the Maine Senate race that he get free rein to assail establishment Democrats.

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Platner’s advisers urged him to go out with ‘gratitude.’ He led with grievance.

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