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Fitzpatrick on Platner: ‘We have to set a higher bar’ in Congress

Fitzpatrick on Platner: ‘We have to set a higher bar’ in Congress

Summary

Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, spoke about the possibility that Democrat Graham Platner might win the Senate seat from Maine currently held by Senator Susan Collins, a Republican. Fitzpatrick said that Congress needs to raise its standards for behavior and actions if such changes occur.

Key Facts

  • Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is a Republican from Pennsylvania.
  • Graham Platner is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine.
  • Senator Susan Collins is the Republican incumbent for that Maine Senate seat.
  • Fitzpatrick warned about possible actions Congress may take if Platner wins.
  • Fitzpatrick emphasized the need to raise the conduct standards in Congress.
  • Fitzpatrick discussed this topic with Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from New York.
  • The conversation took place during CNN’s program "State of the Union."
  • The discussion centered around the Maine Senate race and Congress's future conduct.
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