Thursday, July 09, 2026

Democrat Oyster Farmer in Big Trouble

Graham Platner is being forced out of the Maine race for the US Senate, but I am wondering how his misbehavior is possible if he is 100% disabled:
Platner is not required to disclose his disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. But he told News Center Maine last month that he has a 100% disability rating for “a couple herniated discs,” injuries to his shoulders and knees, and post-traumatic stress disorder from his four deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He receives about $4,800 a month.

In response to questions from the Press Herald, a campaign spokesperson said Platner could take either “an owner’s draw” or a salary from the oyster business and it wouldn’t affect his disability benefits. Instead, he has chosen to reinvest that money back into the company.

Platner has now withdrawn.

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