Platner and Collins feud over his 'decision to serve' in Iraq war
Graham Platner, the leading Democrat for the Senate race in Maine, fired back at Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on Thursday after she said it was solely his decision to serve in the Iraq War.
TL;DR
- Graham Platner, a leading Democrat in the Maine Senate race, criticized Senator Susan Collins for stating his Iraq War service was his own decision.
- Collins mentioned Platner enlisted twice after the war started and worked for Blackwater, emphasizing his service was a choice.
- Platner retorted that Collins' comment was disrespectful to families of service members and that Collins voted to fund the war and against withdrawal.
- Platner argued that Collins and establishment politicians exploited the willingness of young people to serve in "stupid wars."
- The exchange occurs as Platner gains momentum, leading Collins in polls ahead of the general election.