The Leftist Men Who Made Graham Platner a Star (ft. Marisa Kabas)
To podcasters, pundits, and outlets on the left, Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner could do no wrong.
Platner’s rugged oyster farmer persona and populist platform appealed to the full spectrum, from center-left Pod Save America’s Jon Faverau to socialist comrade and streamer Hasan Piker.
Progressive media men made excuses for Graham Platner’s misdeeds and misconduct. The Nazi tattoo. The sexts. The abusive behavior. They only dropped their Platner endorsements after the sexual assault allegations. And they’re not sorry for platforming a political newbie that they didn’t vet…
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