The Briefing with Jen Psaki 'Shut this White House down': Platner talks strategy to stop Trump
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May 1, 2026 
Justin J. Pearson, Tennessee state rep and community organizer defending voting rights in Memphis. Graham Plattner, Maine Senate challenger and veteran who ran a grassroots, pro-worker campaign. They discuss redistricting threats, organizing to protect majority-Black representation, retail campaigning across Maine, strategies to unseat Susan Collins, and the role of Trump in current races.
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Grassroots Organizing Fueled Plattner's Rise
- Graham Plattner surged from obscurity by running an organizing-first Senate campaign focused on working-class economic issues.
- He held 63 town halls, three-to-six events daily, and emphasized accessibility to build grassroots momentum across Maine.
Mobilize Money And Volunteers Now
- Plattner urged supporters to donate and volunteer immediately to counter heavy Republican ad spending.
- He highlighted a recent $2 million GOP super PAC buy funded by billionaires and asked listeners to visit grantforsenate.com.
Attack Angle Against Susan Collins
- Plattner's chief critique of Susan Collins is long tenure tied to worsening local conditions and flip-flopping on key votes.
- He cited hospital closures, unaffordable housing, and her voting record on Medicaid/Medicare cuts as concrete failings.