The MeidasTouch Podcast Graham Platner Discusses his Senate Race in Maine with MeidasTouch
Sep 16, 2025
Graham Platner, a Senate candidate in Maine, is a military veteran and oyster farmer challenging the political status quo. In the conversation, he emphasizes the need for accountability in politics, particularly against the wealthy elites and corrupt politicians. Platner advocates for universal healthcare and a more truthful political dialogue that genuinely represents the working class. He also highlights the grassroots momentum of his campaign, showcasing the enthusiasm of volunteers eager for real change in Maine.
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Working-Class Origin Story
- Graham Platner described his background as a harbormaster, veteran, oyster farmer and diver who launched a Senate campaign to defeat Susan Collins.
- He framed his life story as proof he represents working Mainers and their struggles against billionaires and corrupt politicians.
Systemic Causes Behind Economic Pain
- Platner argues economic pain is the predictable result of a system built to benefit the ultra-wealthy rather than working people.
- He connects rising joblessness, inflation, and hospital closures to political choices that favor elites.
Why Right-Wing Populism Resonates
- Platner explains Trump's populism affirmed voters' sense of being cheated but offered scapegoats instead of structural solutions.
- He says Democrats must give clear alternatives that name the true beneficiaries of the system: the ultra-wealthy and bought politicians.