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Ep. 182 Graham Platner Meltdown: Bear Suits, Sex Texts & Why He's Done w/ John Featherston
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- Muddy Waters
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- Jun 3, 2026
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- 2473
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Summary
Chuck Ellis and John Featherston break down the spectacular collapse of Graham Platner’s Senate campaign — from the bear suit security guard to inappropriate texts, fake apologies, and why even the New York Times is turning on him.They also discuss:- Why Susan Collins is nearly unbeatable- The wide-open gubernatorial primaries (and Rank Choice Voting madness)- Ongoing government fraud in Maine- What Maine Democrats will do nextA raw, no-holds-barred look at what’s really happening in Maine politics right now.Mentioned: Cars, Candidates & Cocktails event this Thursday → ccrcme.comFollow The Maine Wire for more hard-hitting journalism.Subscribe and never miss an episode.Muddy Waters Podcast — Real talk for the people of Maine.