'Platner Vibes': Major Scandal Hits New Maine Dem Senate Nominee, and It All Sounds So Familiar
'Platner Vibes': Major Scandal Hits New Maine Dem Senate Nominee, and It All Sounds So Familiar By Sister Toldjah | 11:36 PM on August 12, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. My colleague Teri Christoph observed at the time that, "shacking up and procreating with your cousin isn't illegal in Maine, but, let's be honest, it's a little weird in this day and age. What was especially troubling, however, was that police records at the time indicate that Jackson's romantic partner - whom he is still with - alleged he "pushed her around" during the incident:Democratic U.S.
- ▪'Platner Vibes': Major Scandal Hits New Maine Dem Senate Nominee, and It All Sounds So Familiar By Sister Toldjah | 11:36 PM on August 12, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views
- ▪My colleague Teri Christoph observed at the time that, "shacking up and procreating with your cousin isn't illegal in Maine, but, let's be honest, it's a little weird in this day and age.
- ▪What was especially troubling, however, was that police records at the time indicate that Jackson's romantic partner - whom he is still with - alleged he "pushed her around" during the incident:Democratic U.S.
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'Platner Vibes': Major Scandal Hits New Maine Dem Senate Nominee, and It All Sounds So Familiar By Sister Toldjah | 11:36 PM on August 12, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty Since disgraced Democrat Graham Platner exited under immense pressure from party leaders who were terrified he was going to lose, the Maine Senate race has mostly dropped out of the national news cycle, with one of the few "interesting" things being the process the state party used to pick its replacement nominee, Platner-backed Troy Jackson, a couple of weeks later.
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