US Senate candidate Graham Platner defends his working-class identity against attacks on his privileged background. Despite his financial struggles, critics question his authenticity.
NY Times podcast hit him with a bunch of such questions. He makes $60,000/year including his wife’s income. The leg up he had is his father was a small town lawyer and helped him buy a house back in 2017, though only as a loan. He also gets healthcare through the VA. Compare that to Susan Collin’s net worth of over $4 million, which is twice the median net worth of senators.
NY Times podcast hit him with a bunch of such questions. He makes $60,000/year including his wife’s income. The leg up he had is his father was a small town lawyer and helped him buy a house back in 2017, though only as a loan. He also gets healthcare through the VA. Compare that to Susan Collin’s net worth of over $4 million, which is twice the median net worth of senators.