Graham Platner was ‘electable’ — until he wasn’t

In the wake of Donald Trump's appeal to young men, progressive Democrats have been banking on a new strategy: recruiting candidates with economic populist messaging and what they call an accessible, masculine presentation. According to The 19th, these efforts have included figures like Graham Platner. The story examines whether this particular approach actually resonates with voters.

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