The 'Working Class,' According to Graham Platner
Graham Platner, a U.S. Senate candidate from Maine, identifies as 'working class' despite his affluent background. He argues that anyone who earns money through work and wages qualifies as working class, challenging traditional definitions. His comments have sparked debate about the meaning of working class in contemporary America.
- ▪Graham Platner is the grandson of a renowned architect and has attended private schools.
- ▪He runs an oyster farm with another individual from a wealthy background, and his mother's hotel is a top customer.
- ▪Platner's definition of working class includes anyone who earns wages, which he believes reflects current wealth disparities.
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Democrats The 'Working Class,' According to Graham Platner Carhartt communist affirms solidarity with Susan Collins, Chuck Schumer Andrew Stiles May 18, 2026 image/svg+xml .st0{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} .st1{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Graham Platner, the Carhartt communist nepo-baby running for U.S. Senate in Maine, continues to identify as "working class" in the face of all evidence. The grandson of a world-renowned architect, Platner attended private prep schools and has often relied on his attorney father for financial assistance.
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