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Graham Platner and Susan Collins Deadlocked In New Poll By Trump’s Pollster

Graham Platner and Susan Collins Deadlocked In New Poll By Trump’s Pollster

Summary

A new poll by President Donald Trump’s pollster shows Maine Senate candidates Graham Platner and Susan Collins tied at 46 percent each. The poll also reveals that Platner’s unfavorable ratings have increased amid several controversies, making the race highly competitive but uncertain.

Key Facts

  • The poll was conducted in Maine from June 1 to June 3 by Tony Fabrizio, David Lee, and Travis Tunis.
  • Platner and Collins are tied at 46 percent support in the latest poll.
  • Platner’s favorability rose slightly from 35% to 40% since January, but his unfavorability nearly doubled from 29% to 49%.
  • Controversies around Platner include old offensive social media posts, a tattoo linked to Nazi imagery, and sexually explicit messages sent while married.
  • Nearly 60% of voters say they would be less likely to vote for Platner if they knew about his profile on Kik, a social media platform criticized for allowing predators.
  • Platner’s campaign positions include housing affordability, universal health care, stronger labor unions, and limiting billionaire influence.
  • Betting platforms show Platner’s chances of winning at their lowest since he announced his candidacy.
  • Susan Collins is the Republican incumbent senator from Maine seeking reelection.
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