Ben Midgley Makes His Case as Maine Republicans Look for a CEO Governor - MWTV

Platner Website Change, Lewiston Teacher Backlash and Maine Absentee Ballot Questions Shake State Politics - MWTV

After the Washington Free Beacon questioned Graham Platner’s harbormaster claim, his campaign website was updated to say he no longer holds the position. Additionally, after a Lewiston educator spoke at the Community Conversation forum on youth gun violence, Sophia Khalid posted an edited clip that led to the educator being placed on administrative leave. The story quickly widened into questions about free speech, school discipline, Khalid’s influence and whether the full Maine Wire footage changed the district’s response. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

New York Times Report Deepens Graham Platner Crisis in Maine Senate Race - MWTV

After rumors swirled about a major New York Times story on Graham Platner, the report landed with accounts from women who described volatile relationships, heavy drinking and unsettling behavior. The fallout added new pressure to his Senate campaign, raising questions about his personal history, his campaign’s credibility and whether national Democrats can keep backing him. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Platner Fallout Grows as Schumer, Healey and Democrats Stick With Him - MWTV

After Graham Platner traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with national Democrats, Chuck Schumer repeatedly dodged questions about whether he was satisfied with Platner’s explanations. The moment raised questions about Democratic strategy, Janet Mills, party loyalty, Platner’s controversies and whether national leaders are preparing for more damaging revelations. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Platner Campaign Chaos Grows After Bear-Suit Block and Troy Jackson Targets Maine Wire Over Bangor Pride Crosswalk - MWTV

After Graham Platner ran away from reporters at a small Portland event last Sunday, staff and supporters formed a human wall around him while Jon Fetherston tried to ask questions. The moment fed into wider concerns about campaign transparency, staff behavior, shrinking crowds and whether new allegations are starting to weaken Platner’s public image. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Troy Jackson’s Anti-Oligarch Pitch Faces New PAC Money Questions - MWTV

After Troy Jackson released a populist video about working-class Mainers and oligarchs, new reporting showed a PAC supporting him had received money from out-of-state donors and labor interests. This raises questions about clean-money branding, Wall Street donors, campaign hypocrisy and whether Jackson is borrowing Graham Platner’s outsider playbook. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]