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Some Thoughts on the Maine Poll Panic

A more nuanced take on what the new NYT/Press-Herald poll does (and doesn't) say

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Dan Pfeiffer
Jun 30, 2026
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Democratic anxiety about the Maine Senate race has been at a fever pitch ever since the last of the seemingly endless revelations about Graham Platner came out a few weeks ago. The New York Times did not put anyone at ease with the brand-new poll it released in partnership with the Portland Press-Herald on Monday morning. The poll found Graham Platner l…

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