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Republicans prepare $8 million ad campaign against possible Platner replacement

Republicans prepare $8 million ad campaign against possible Platner replacement

Summary

Republicans are planning to spend $8 million on advertisements against the new candidate who will replace Maine Senate Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Platner stepped down due to sexual assault allegations, and a Republican Super PAC has already spent $2 million on ads against him.

Key Facts

  • Graham Platner was the Democratic nominee for the Maine Senate.
  • Platner left the race following sexual assault allegations.
  • Republicans are preparing an $8 million ad campaign against the replacement candidate.
  • The Super PAC called Pine Tree Results is leading the ad campaign.
  • Pine Tree Results spent $2 million in May on ads criticizing Platner.
  • The group still has $8 million to spend on future advertisements.
  • The ads run on YouTube and television.
  • The campaign aims to oppose the Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate race.
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