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WATCH: Schumer met says he with Platner after report on explicit texts, 'we're going to beat' Collins

WATCH: Schumer met says he with Platner after report on explicit texts, 'we're going to beat' Collins

Summary

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer expressed confidence that Democrat Graham Platner will win the Senate race in Maine against Republican Senator Susan Collins, despite reports that Platner sent explicit texts to women. Schumer met with Platner and said Democrats plan to win the seat and take back control of the Senate.

Key Facts

  • Chuck Schumer is the Senate Democratic Leader.
  • Graham Platner is running for the Democratic nomination to challenge Senator Susan Collins in Maine.
  • Platner has been reported to have sent sexually explicit texts to several women.
  • Schumer met with Platner and continues to support him.
  • Janet Mills, former candidate and Maine governor, ended her campaign but remains on the ballot.
  • Schumer said Democrats aim to win the seat and regain control of the Senate.
  • The news article included video clips of Schumer’s statements.
  • The article stresses the importance of a free press and trusted journalism.
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