Tag political accountability

Maine Democrat Graham Platner Faces Scrutiny Over Credibility and Claims

Maine’s congressional race is increasingly being shaped less by policy proposals and more by questions about whether Democratic candidate Graham Platner can be taken at his word. With limited public accomplishments to point to, Platner’s campaign is asking voters to accept his version of events and his promises for the future, even as his background continues to draw controversy.

Senate Contest Takes an Unusual Turn as Campaign Tactics Raise New Questions

Voters watching this year’s Senate battlefield have grown accustomed to hard-edged campaigning, but one marquee race has started to stand out for reasons that have less to do with policy and more to do with political maneuvering. What had been a familiar contest between two parties is now being shaped by unexpected moves that complicate the path to Election Day and make it harder for the public to evaluate candidates on substance.