Maine Senate Election Heats Up as GOP Targets 'Extreme' Democrat Graham Platner

Senate Republicans are taking aim at Democratic nominee Graham Platner ahead of the Maine Senate race, labeling him as 'extreme' in his campaign against Senator Susan Collins, who is seeking re-election. Platner's candidacy has heightened tensions in the state, where Collins has been a moderate voice in the Republican Party. The GOP is now focusing on attacking Platner's views, which they see as being at odds with Collins' more centrist stance. The battle between Platner and Collins is expected to be intense.