# In Maine, an ‘Oyster Thug’s’ Struggle to Get Over Graham Platner

- Source: NYT Politics
- Published: 2026-10-26T14:50:32+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/us/politics/maine-midterms-platner-jackson-collins.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/in-maine-an-oyster-thug-s-struggle-to-get-over-graham-platner-9bec1b/

A Platner superfan’s reluctance to support the Democrat now running against Senator Susan Collins reflects the party’s challenges navigating left-wing passions.

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