US President Donald Trump sharply criticised Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner following his victory in the Democratic primary, calling him a 'low-level thug' and attacking both Platner and Democratic leaders over recent allegations surrounding the campaign. Platner, a progressive oyster farmer, secured the Democratic nomination and is set to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races.

Graham Platner was met by an enthusiastic and supportive crowd Sunday at a town hall-style event in Maine as the Democrat moves to stabilize his Senate campaign after new reports…

The populist candidate is facing a series of scandals

At Graham Platner's final town hall, Mainers showed overwhelming support for his policy platform and vision for the future. Despite attacks on his character, attendees rallied…

Graham Platner is seeking to make a Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate official in advance of one of the most anticipated contests of the year.

As voters head to the polls in Maine, some are worried about Senate candidate Graham Platner’s scandals. Others dismiss them as establishment meddling.

Maine reporter Billy Kobin says the Maine election will be a test of whether Maine voters want the low-key politics of Susan Collins or the anti-billionaire fervor of Graham…

Platner decisively won the Democratic Maine Senate primary Tuesday despite a string of controversies.

Controversies about his past dogged the Democrat on the eve of the primary. But he still has a great chance of defeating Susan Collins.

Platner still faces questions about his ability to win in November.

Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest

Graham Platner was all but certain to win Maine’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. But the progressive populist Platner was on course to earn about three-fourths of primary…

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Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.

Platner faced a series of scandals, including a since covered-up Nazi symbol tattoo and a report that some ex-girlfriends found his behaviour disturbing

Platner, an oyster farmer and combat veteran, stressed a message of redemption as he promised to oust Susan Collins.

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, fired back at critics Wednesday after winning the primaries.

The president heartily attacked Platner on Wednesday following the latter's victory in Maine's Democratic Senate primary.

US President Donald Trump sharply criticised Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner following his victory in the Democratic primary, calling him a 'low-level thug' and…

Left-wing Democratic oyster farmer rocked by controversy will challenge the Republican incumbent, Sen. Susan Collins

"He's a thug, and they're trying to make excuses for him," the president said. "I mean, he's worth than any human being that's run for office, probably."