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Lucas: Embattled Platner divides local Dems
It’s too bad that Sen. Elizabeth Warren is not on the ballot in 2026. Otherwise, Rep. Jake Auchincloss of Newton would have a good shot of taking her out in a Democrat primary. Instead, voters will have to settle for a Democrat Senate primary fight between veteran incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and challenger Rep. Seth […] Read More
Auchincloss brings Platner's tattoo back to the surface
Calling fellow Democrat Graham Platner's now-covered tattoo "disqualifying," Representative Jake Auchincloss has stirred up the Maine Senate race. Readers are not pleased with the Massachusetts congressman. Read More
Graham Platner Is Forcing Centrist Dems to Confront "Vote Blue No Matter Who"
Rep. Jake Auchincloss urging voters not to support Democrat Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race shows the limits of party unity. Read More
Dem Rep Seth Moulton defends Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo scandal
Rep. Seth Moulton claimed Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo isn't "disqualifying," breaking with Rep. Jake Auchincloss who criticized Platner days earlier. Read More
‘Knives are out’ for Democrat critical of Graham Platner: Guy Benson
Columnist Guy Benson slammed Democrats for criticizing Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), who called out Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. Read More
Rep Jake Auchincloss faces bipartisan backlash after softening Graham Platner criticism
Rep. Jake Auchincloss drew bipartisan backlash after appearing to soften his criticism of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo. Read More
House Democrat renews call for party to reject Senate hopeful Graham Platner
Representative Jake Auchincloss, who has called for Platner's exit for months, said Monday the Maine candidate's now-covered tattoo is disqualifying. Read More
Rep Jake Auchincloss breaks with Democrats over Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo
Rep. Jake Auchincloss said Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo is "personally disqualifying," breaking with his party over the controversial candidate. Read More
Democrat Responds to Accusation He 'Endorsed' Susan Collins Over Graham Platner
Jake Auchincloss' remarks on Maine's U.S. Senate race drew criticism from his fellow Democrats. Read More
Dem Rep. Auchincloss Rejects Maine Dem Candidate Over Tattoo
I've been clear about Graham Platner. I find that tattoo and his commentary about it to be personally disqualifying, Rep. Jake Auchincloss told CNN on Monday. I hope Maine voters agree with me. Read More
Platner’s covered up Nazi tat should be ‘disqualifying’ in his Senate bid
“I think it would be a mistake for the Democratic Party to think that Graham Platner’s brand of the Democratic Party is what wins us durable majorities throughout this country,” Jake Auchincloss told CNN. Read More
Democrat Jake Auchincloss refuses to endorse Platner over 'disqualifying' tattoo
Auchincloss's decision to weigh in on the Maine ballot and buck Platner, his party's own nominee, is noteworthy to watch in the swing state. Read More
Jake Auchincloss ripped by Democrats for calling Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo disqualifying
Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts is facing a torrent of backlash from the left for having the audacity to call Maine Dem Senate hopeful Graham Platner's onetime Nazi tattoo and his excuse about it "disqualifying." Read More
'Hope Maine Voters Agree' that Platner's Tattoo and 'Commentary About It' Are 'Disqualifying'
On Monday's broadcast of CNN's "The Arena," Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) said that Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's "tattoo and his | Clips Read More
Mass. political leaders praise Barney Frank
“As a mentor and a friend, he made me a better lawmaker — and he made me laugh,“ Representative Jake Auchincloss wrote on social media. Read More
Mass. Rep. Auchincloss: Trump slush fund enriches 'friends and felons'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss calls the $1.77 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund corrupt and wants a Treasury lawyer who resigned in protest to testify under oath about it. Read More
Democrat Spars With GOP Pharmacist Colleague Over RFK Jr.
Rep. Jake Auchincloss accused Kennedy of leading an "anti-vax crusade" during a heated back-and-forth with GOP Rep. Buddy Carter. Read More
A Democrat Who Makes Me Listen
An interview with Representative Jake Auchincloss, a Democrat from the charismatic center. Read More
Brookline scientist to launch Republican campaign for Jake Auchincloss’ seat
A Brookline scientist is launching his Republican campaign for the 4th Congressional District seat currently held by Democrat Jake Auchincloss at the Biogen headquarters in Cambridge on Saturday. Read More
'American Public Should Discount Everything This President Says Tonight'
On Wednesday's broadcast of CNN's "The Arena," Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) said, "The American public should discount everything this president says tonight." | Clips Read More