Posted on 06/10/2026 3:29:51 PM PDT by Libloather
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner claimed that he has been able to "make a living on the sea" since leaving the armed forces during a Friday rally, an assertion his financial disclosures don’t appear to support.
Platner, who is running for Senate in Maine to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins, has long identified himself as an oyster farmer and harbor master, giving a blue-collar tinge to his left-wing campaign. Financial disclosures, however, show that he brings in relatively little money from oyster farming, with reports suggesting that Platner receives the majority of his income through veteran’s disability payments.
"My healthcare gave me freedom," Platner said at a June 5 rally. "It gave me the freedom to take risks, to start a business and to sink my intellect and my physicality into mastering the skills necessary to make a living on the sea."
Platner's comments drew ire on social media, with many questioning the Senate hopeful's claim to working-class identity.
Platner’s 2025 financial disclosures show that he listed "other $5,001" as his annual income from farming oysters. The candidate’s entire business is only worth between $50,000 and $100,000, which accounts for his boat, lines, anchors and other farming equipment, per the disclosure.
He earned an additional $3,000 serving as the harbor master for Sullivan, Maine, — a role the Washington Free Beacon reported was largely clerical and where he was responsible for overseeing the 17 boat moorings on the small town's coast.
Taken together, these sums are dwarfed by the $4,800 Platner says he receives through monthly disability payments. Platner is legally entitled to such a sum owing to injuries he suffered while serving in the armed forces.
"I’ve got a couple herniated discs. My shoulder’s a wreck. My knees bother me," Platner...
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Adolf Jr’s ENTIRE damn life in a lie..but Im seriously tired of Fox News giving that prick round the clock coverage, enough talking about this guy
No too long ago, folks got tired of socialist bartender threads. I now hear she’s in the lead to become king.
P.T. Barnum said there’s no such thing as bad publicity. Herr Platner is proving that.
Not oysterman, liarman.
Disabled? I would think oyster farming would be somewhat physical and captaining a boat can also be quite physical, especially in rough seas. Maybe because he really doesn’t do much oyster farming since his mother is his only customer, and he’s milking veteran’s benefits. He is a disgrace to all veterans.
Time to place bets on how long until he pulls out of the race.
Listening to his “victory” speech last night, I think the decision has already been made for him
Much confusion; we need to see his income tax returns. Nobody makes up stuff to put on the 1040, after all.
“Nazi is a side gig.”
Did he report income from the SPLC?
“Time to place bets on how long until he pulls out of the race.”
That would help his future income prospects.
His making a living on the sea is partially from being captain of a small cruise ship.
https://www.workboat.com/viewpoints/unseaworthiness
The hits on Herr Platner will get harder and harder. His anal exam is just beginning.
What kind of disability did he suffer to qualify him for that much disability payments? Did he lose a leg?
He will have to have problems of not pulling out before smartphone videos catch him some acts.
Say more - he sounded pretty determined and the idiot crowd was cheering him on.
To me, there was a level of contrition in his voice. Like Mom and Dad made him apologize for being such a bung hole.
As for the idiots supporting him, there was a large amount of OWLs - old white ladies - in that mob. If I did a survey in that venue's parking lot, it would be split evenly between the Prius and Subarus.
Yes, there was that aspect but lightly applied. Didn’t see the audience but I believe you. Thanks.
He only sells 5K oysters to his mommy? Is he eating all his profits or does she not even want them?
Sounds like the VA is his Learing Center.
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