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Democratic Candidates Urge Empathy Amid Political Misinformation

10/7/2025

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Graham Platner, Democratic Senate candidate, spoke in Caribou, Maine, urging empathy for Americans misled by Trump.
He expressed compassion for a woman worried about 'illegals' receiving benefits, saying anger comes from misinformation.
State Auditor Matt Dunlap launched his campaign against Rep. Jared Golden, criticizing alignment with Republicans.
The primary could shift power in the United States House.

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Graham Platner, Democratic Senate candidate, spoke in Caribou, Maine, urging empathy for Americans misled by Trump.
He expressed compassion for a woman worried about 'illegals' receiving benefits, saying anger comes from misinformation.
State Auditor Matt Dunlap launched his campaign against Rep. Jared Golden, criticizing alignment with Republicans.
The primary could shift power in the United States House.