Columnist Guy Benson said Graham Platner became the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine to increase male support within the party.

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

Graham Platner’s fiery candidacy may fit the moment, but his baggage could sink Democrats' chances of taking back the Senate.

While Democrats have made many arguments in defense of Platner, the case for excusing his behavior really boils down to three.