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Platner for President? Some Say Yes, Some Say He’s a Moderate

The Democratic Party is in love with Graham Platner. Some are calling him a moderate because of his stance on gun control, which differs from the average Democrat, and others are speculating that he could be the presidential nominee. In an essay for The Bulwark, Jonathan V Last makes the case for Platner. The Bulwark: Right now, today, I give Graham Platner a 1-in-3 chance to be the next Democratic nominee. For president. I know. It sounds like I’m taking crazy pills. But before you click off, let me show my work. (Bulwark). It’s good to see The Bulwark “conserving conservatism.” Josh Barro: It’s good to run candidates like Graham Platner who break with progressive orthodoxy and shift to the center on issues where our party is out of step with a state’s voters. (Josh Barro on X).