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For the Democrats, when it comes to Graham Platner, the hits just keep on coming.

Not only is Graham Platner now being forced out of the Maine senate race, Democrats wasted a stunning $16 million on his train wreck of a campaign.

Their party is already struggling with fundraising, so this is a double-whammy for them. They were so excited by the idea of winning this race that they never paused to actually vet the guy. Now they’re paying for it in more ways than one.

Breitbart News reports:

Democrat Party Vaporized $16 Million Pushing Failed ‘Nazi Tattoo’ Candidate Graham Platner in Maine

The Democrat Party used up a mountain of cash in support of Maine’s Graham Platner, who suspended his campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday in light of sexual assault allegations.

Platner was accused of breaking into Jenny Racicot’s home and sexually assaulting her in 2021 when the pair were in an “on-and-off relationship,” Breitbart News reported Monday, noting other women have accused him of targeting them.

Now, the Democrat Party and other organizations are no longer backing him, WGME reported Tuesday.

“According to the latest data from the Federal Election Commission, as of May 20, Platner has raised more than $16 million since last July. He managed to spend more than $14 million of that, leaving just over $2 million in the bank,” the outlet said.

“Under guidelines by the FEC, a candidate who drops out does have control over leftover funds,” the report continued, adding, “The candidate can return the money to donors, transfer up to $2,000 per election to other federal, state, local or foreign candidates, or donate to charitable organizations.”

And of course, most of it came from out of state.

The Fight Agency was RAKING in money from this campaign.

73% of Platner's donors came from out-of-state, a result of the Fight Agency turning him into a national social media influencer to drive small dollar donations.

This was the game plan the entire time – and they are… https://t.co/5NPPvzHL5G pic.twitter.com/MkGtThX2jG

— The Maine Wire (@TheMaineWire) July 8, 2026

Democrats have also spent millions attacking incumbent Republican Susan Collins, which will just make it more hilarious if she ends up winning reelection.

The Senate Majority PAC has been spending millions on attack ads against Susan Collins.

They have just announced they are pulling resources from the race:

"Senate Majority PAC is redirecting resources away from the Maine Senate race in light of the latest allegations against… pic.twitter.com/nRq5qAvdDj

— The Maine Wire (@TheMaineWire) July 6, 2026

Platner not only damaged the Democrats’ chances in Maine, he damaged their brand.

What a shame.

Mike LaChance Mike LaChance has been covering higher education and politics for Legal Insurrection since 2012. Since 2008 he has contributed work to the Gateway Pundit, Daily Caller, Breitbart, the Center for Security Policy, the Washington Free Beacon, and Ricochet. He has also written for American Lookout, Townhall, and Twitchy.

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