# Friday, May 1st, 2026: Platner faces GOP attacks; Maine lawyers warn of erosion of rule of law

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Podcast: [This Day in Maine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484)
Published: 2026-05-01T21:27:53+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mainepublic.org/podcast/this-day-in-maine/2026-05-01/friday-may-1st-2026-platner-faces-gop-attacks-maine-lawyers-warn-of-erosion-of-rule-of-law
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