Elizabeth Warren endorses Nazi-tattooed Graham Platner in high-stakes Maine Senate primary

Elizabeth Warren endorses Graham Platner in Maine's Democratic Senate primary against Gov. Janet Mills, backing the outsider ahead of June showdown.

19 Mar, 19:23 — 19 Mar, 21:24

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Why this matters

This endorsement is significant because it involves a prominent national figure, Senator Elizabeth Warren, backing a candidate in a key Senate primary. It could signal a division within the Democratic party, especially given the mention of a split with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Key entitiesElizabeth Warren Graham Platner Janet Mills Chuck Schumer

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Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner in the Maine Democratic Senate primary
The primary is described as 'high-stakes'

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Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner in Maine's Democratic Senate primary

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The primary is against Gov. Janet Mills

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Warren's endorsement is the latest instance of her embracing a candidate at odds with Mr. Schumer

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The endorsement represents a split with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer

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NYTMostly Factual165d ago

Warren Endorses Platner in Maine, Splitting With Schumer

The intervention by Ms. Warren is the latest instance of her embracing a candidate at odds with Mr. Schumer, the top Senate Democrat.

By Tim Balk and Reid J. Epstein

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Fox NewsMixed165d ago