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  • controversial and inflammatory past online comments
  • well-publicized tattoo
  • too extreme for Maine
  • radical

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Poll Shows Platner Leading Collins in Maine Senate Race

A University of New Hampshire poll shows Graham Platner leading Susan Collins by 9 points in the Maine Senate race, with 51% support compared to Collins' 42%. The poll highlights Platner's backing from Democrats and his controversial past comments and tattoo, which have drawn criticism from both Republicans and some Democrats.

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A University of New Hampshire poll shows Graham Platner leading Susan Collins by 9 points in the Maine Senate race, with 51% support compared to Collins' 42%. The poll highlights Platner's backing from Democrats and his controversial past comments and tattoo, which have drawn criticism from both Republicans and some Democrats.

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Inflammatory language 25/100

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  • ✕ controversial and inflammatory past online comments
  • ✕ well-publicized tattoo
  • ✕ too extreme for Maine
  • ✕ radical

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Original Headline

Despite inflammatory comments, Platner holds 9-point lead over Collins in new poll

Neutral Headline

Poll Shows Platner Leading Collins in Maine Senate Race