New Platner ad leans into Trumpian rhetoric: ‘Taking back what is ours’

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has released a new ad that embraces Trumpian populist rhetoric, emphasizing themes of reclaiming what he describes as "ours." This move comes after a recent controversy involving sexually explicit messages sent by Platner to multiple women while he was married. The ad's focus on anti-oligarchy suggests a strategic pivot to galvanize his base amidst personal scandals, aiming to shift the narrative back to his political message. This shift could impact voter perception, especially as it aligns with broader populist sentiments in American politics.