Gallego Endorses Platner in Maine Senate Race

0:00In Durham, it's March 2nd and here's what is going on. Main Democrat Graham Platner just landed a big endorsement from Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego and his push to win a key U.S. Senate seat. The 41-year-old oyster farmer and combat veteran is challenging five-term Republican incumbent, Susan Collins, who is 73 and seeking re-election. Platner faces a tough Democratic primary against 78-year-old Governor Janet Mills. Gallego joins other backers like Independent Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont and Democrat Martin Heinrich from New Mexico. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer supports Mills setting up a heated primary fight. This race matters a lot for Democrats aiming to regain Senate control. They need to flip four seats, including this one in Maine, plus spots in North Carolina, Alaska, and Ohio. Platner built momentum with his outsider appeal and focused on economic fairness. As a Marine combat infantryman, he shares that background with Gallego, who is seen as

1:01a rising star in possible 2028 presidential, hopeful. Despite past issues like old social media posts and a tattoo he recently covered up, Platner keeps gaining ground and showing real staying power in the campaign. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor, a pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. MS-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com