Maine Democrats Back Oysterman Platner for Senate

0:00On April 30th, 20 Democratic State legislators in Maine are backing Oysterman Graham Platner for the U.S. Senate race against Republican Senator Susan Collins. They are announcing it Thursday at a press event in Portland as Platner bills momentum ahead of the June 19th Democratic primary. This comes right after the legislative session wrapped up on Wednesday, freeing these lawmakers to support Platner over their own Governor Janet Mills. Without as much worry about backlash, polls show Platner leading Mills' business big time and party leaders see him as the best shot to flip the seat and help Democrats regain Senate control this. Fall. Platner calls out politicians co-zying up to billionaires instead of fighting for workers' wages and health care, praising these endorsers as real. Champions pushing for change at every level. Mills has rupped some allies the wrong way after six years in office, letting Platner's nag support from key unions, and now these legislators. Some state rep explain holding off earlier due to concerns Mills might blot bills or hold

1:03grudges on policies, though she wouldn't call it. Vindictive. The group includes progressives from both the House and Senate, like Nina Milliken, Penny Beebe Center, and Shiv Curry. With his wave of endorsements, Platner's locking in the progressive lane and eyeing a strong general election matchup that could shake up the Senate. MAP. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.