Graham Platner runs controversial ad during Red Sox game vowing to ‘reverse the private equity curse’
Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee from Maine, released a controversial ad during a Boston Red Sox game criticizing the team's ownership and private equity's impact on society. The ad was pulled by the New England Sports Network due to concerns over unauthorized use of intellectual property. Platner is using the incident to bolster his populist campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, while facing scrutiny over his past actions and statements.
- ▪Graham Platner's ad accused Red Sox ownership of ruining the franchise and was pulled during the game.
- ▪The New England Sports Network removed the ad citing unauthorized use of intellectual property.
- ▪Platner is campaigning against Republican Sen. Susan Collins and has faced criticism over his past behavior.
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Graham Platner, Maine’s presumptive Democratic Senate nominee, began Memorial Day weekend by releasing an ad on the cable station that airs Boston Red Sox games accusing team owners of ruining the storied franchise. He then ended it by criticizing the team’s ownership for pulling the critical message from the air.Recommended Video It was a move designed to appeal to the team’s devoted fanbase and provoke its wealthy ownership. And within hours of the network’s decision, Platner has been all too eager to capitalize on the removal, using it to push his populist message as he campaigns to unseat longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine.
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