Troy Jackson And Rivals Debate To Replace Platner, None Match Him
Four leading contenders spent Thursday's Portland debate embracing Platner's platform, never naming the allegation that ended his campaign.
- Bellows, Shah, Jackson and Wood debated Thursday in Portland, delivering what The Times called 'convoluted responses and stilted deliveries.'
- Jackson called Medicare for All Platner's best idea, a day after vowing to 'get rid' of ICE supporters.
- Fatal ICE shooting of Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, 26, in Biddeford Monday loomed over all four candidates' answers.
Why it matters: Borrowing a man's platform costs nothing; borrowing the gift that made people believe it cannot be bought.
The New York Times, "Takeaways From Maine Democrats' First Debate to Replace Graham Platner" ↗ · Jul 17, 20267/17/26 · Updated Jul 17 · ✓ Checked✓ Check