Bernie Sanders endorses popular oyster farmer and ex Marine for U.S. Senate | AI News Digest
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed Graham Platner, a popular oyster farmer and former U.S. Marine, in the Maine Senate race against Republican Susan Collins. Platner's grassroots campaign has gained momentum, raising $1 million and attracting 3,000 supporters in just ten days. Sanders praised Platner as a representative of the working class and expressed confidence in his ability to challenge the political establishment. Platner, who has no prior political experience, has embraced progressive policies and criticized the current Democratic Party's urgency. The endorsement marks a divergence from other Democrats who are hoping for Governor Janet Mills to enter the race. A rally featuring Sanders and Platner is planned for Labor Day in Portland, Maine.
