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Sanders backs Platton; poll shows 7-point lead over Collins.

5/25/2026

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Sen. Bernie Sanders joined candidate Graham Platton at a May 25, 2026 rally in Orono, Maine, drawing 1,400 attendees demanding a political revolution.
Platton accused Sen. Susan Collins of selling out workers, said billionaire contributions protect her, and called Medicare for All, a living wage and union rights.
A poll shows Platton leading Collins by seven points among voters despite attacks from pro-Collins super PACs and the Republican Senatorial Committee.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders joined candidate Graham Platton at a May 25, 2026 rally in Orono, Maine, drawing 1,400 attendees demanding a political revolution.
Platton accused Sen. Susan Collins of selling out workers, said billionaire contributions protect her, and called Medicare for All, a living wage and union rights.
A poll shows Platton leading Collins by seven points among voters despite attacks from pro-Collins super PACs and the Republican Senatorial Committee.