Graham Platner and the Rise of the ‘Dirtbag’ Democrat

On Tuesday, Graham Platner could become the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine. That has many in his party worried. This week on “The Opinions,” the political writer Michelle Cottle and the columnists David French and Jamelle Bouie discuss the controversial Platner, what his rise can tell us about the role of morality and authenticity in American politics today and how President Trump’s terrible poll numbers are motivating some in Congress to start pushing back.

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This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Derek Arthur. It was edited by Kaari P...