Friday's Final Word
The article discusses the controversial political figure Graham Platner and his fundraising efforts ahead of the June 9 primary. Despite his anti-establishment stance, he has received significant contributions from wealthy donors, which contradicts his criticism of billionaire influence in politics. The piece also touches on allegations regarding his past behavior and the media's handling of these accusations.
- ▪Graham Platner has raised $16.3 million for his campaign, with a significant portion coming from small-dollar donations.
- ▪He received contributions from billionaires like George Soros and Jennifer Pritzker, despite his criticism of wealthy donors in politics.
- ▪The New York Times defended its reporting on accusations against Platner, stating it adhered to its standards.
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Friday's Final Word Ed Morrissey 10:00 PM | June 05, 2026 AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite The jig is up, the tabs are out, they finally found me ...2016: Punch a Nazi.2026: No not that one. https://t.co/NczaVeMNw6— EducatëdHillbilly™ (@RobProvince) June 5, 2026 Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); Ed: Yeah ... no. The best way to hide your Nazi past is not to have one. The second-best way to hide your Nazi past is to not run for public office if you do have one. And the third best way to hide your Nazi past is not to brag to your girlfriends about your awesome Totenkopf tattoo, only to be surprised that she remembers it when you decide to run for public office.
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