Susan Collins' Chance of Beating Platner After Sexting Report—Internal Poll
Summary
Republican Senator Susan Collins is gaining ground in Maine’s Senate race after a report revealed Democratic candidate Graham Platner sent sexually explicit texts during his marriage. A new poll shows Platner leading by 4 points, but some experts say the race is still very close just days before the primary.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is a Democratic candidate and Marine Corps veteran running against Senator Susan Collins in Maine.
- Reports revealed Platner exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women during his marriage.
- A recent poll shows Platner leading Collins 49% to 45%, with 6% undecided.
- The poll was conducted after the text scandal was reported, with a margin of error of ±3.8%.
- Political analysts caution that internal polls may overstate a candidate’s support by about 4 points.
- Maine has a history of electing moderate Republicans like Collins despite leaning Democratic in presidential races.
- Platner has faced controversies from past offensive comments online and a tattoo linked to Nazi symbolism, which he has apologized for.
- The primary election will be held on June 9, with Platner endorsed by Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
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