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Scandal-Plagued Senate Candidate Platner Sparks Outrage With Call To Jail Billionaires

Scandal-Plagued Senate Candidate Platner Sparks Outrage With Call To Jail Billionaires

| Jun 09, 2026, 05:57:27 PM | TOI.in

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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing fresh scrutiny after suggesting that billionaires who influence elections could be jailed, a remark that quickly sparked backlash from Republicans and political commentators. The progressive Democrat made the comments while outlining his platform, which includes universal healthcare, wealth taxes, campaign finance reform and a Green New Deal.

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