Endorsement: Graham Platner for U.S. Senate (Maine)

Introducing Endorsements: brief, occasional picks where I back populist candidates who focus on working people, affordability, and reject big‑money / establishment politics. This is Endorsement #1.

Graham Platner is a Marine and U.S. Army veteran, oyster farmer, and a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine; running to defeat Susan Collins, take on her billionaire backers, and win back the seat for working Mainers being priced out of their homes.

His message is direct and populist: “Mainers first. Maine Always.” He argues that an economy designed by and for billionaires has priced out regular people, calling it a “billionaire economy”, and makes affordability the north star of his campaign.

Why this endorsement:

• Working‑class focus: Platform centers housing affordability and cost of living for Mainers.
• Anti–Big Money posture: Explicitly rejects a politics “by, of, and for billionaires.”
• Authentic profile: Oyster farmer, working class background matches the message.

He gets it.

Notables and links:

• Endorsed by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (Press Herald, Sep 1, 2025): Article
• Grassroots giving via ActBlue: Donate
• Get involved: Volunteer
• Events calendar: Mobilize

If you’re aligned with this platform and want to help flip the seat, chip in or volunteer above. This is the first entry in a new Endorsements series — more to come.