FULL SPEECH: Graham Platner declares victory in Maine's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate - WMTW-TV Portland, Maine

[Rhiannon12866]

Maine oyster farmer Graham Platner is delivering a speech after declaring victory in the Democratic primary election for U.S. Senate. - Aired on 06/09/2026.


Click the following link to track election results: https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-senate-primary-election-results-2026-collins-platner-mills/71527902

[Uncle Joe]

1. Kicked and recommended

Thanks for the thread Rhiannon

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Thanks so much, Uncle Joe!

I posted his first winning speech, but that suddenly went "private," so I found what must be the same speech, thanking his constituents, which was broadcast on a local Maine TV station. His supporters were sure enthusiastic and it was a great speech!

[Uncle Joe]

4. I was glad to see yours' I posted a livestream but it cuts off at the end

and the video stalls too much.

This one is much smoother.

Thanks again

[Rhiannon12866]

6. The first speech I posted was absolutely terrific, but like I said, it inexplicably went "private"

So I was grateful to find what I figure is the same victory speech broadcast on a local TV station.

[LogDog75]

3. MS NOWf carried most of it

I was impressed by his speech and the way he gave it. He has a speech writer who wrote it but the way Platner delivered it is an example of how to deliver a speech.

After listening to him, I think Susan Collins knows she'll lose.

[gab13by13]

5. I support Democrats

[LSparkle]

7. Jim Messina called the speech "a master class"

I thought it was amazing and based on Messina’s assessment, I guess I wasn’t alone. I imagine heads are exploding over at Faux.

[Rhiannon12866]

8. It really was a phenomenal speech and well deserved over the press beating he's endured recently

And I certainly agree with you, plus it was great to see both him and his supporters finally so happy. And what can his Fox "News" critics possibly say?? He won and that's what counts and with that supporter enthusiasm I'm sure hoping that he wins the general.