WATCH: Schumer met says he with Platner after report on explicit texts, 'we're going to beat' Collins
By — Maria Ramirez Uribe Maria Ramirez Uribe Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-schumer-met-says-he-with-platner-after-report-on-explicit-texts-were-going-to-beat-collins Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Schumer met says he with Platner after report on explicit texts, 'we're going to beat' Collins Politics Jun 2, 2026 4:17 PM EDT Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated a confident message about Democrats' chances in a key Maine race despite recent controversies surrounding candidate Graham Platner. Watch the clip in the video player above. Platner, who is running for the Democratic nomination seeking to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins, has faced reports that he sent sexually explicit texts to several women. READ MORE: Platner's wife calls reports about Senate candidate's explicit texts with women 'shameful' "I met with Graham Platner today. We're going to beat Susan Collins and take back the Senate," Schumer said Tuesday. Watch the full news conference below. Reporters pushed Schumer about whether he's standing behind Platner. Schumer originally backed Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who suspended her campaign in April . However, after the latest revelations, Mills said her name is still on the ballot. "We're going to beat Susan Collins and take back the Senate," Schumer repeated. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Schumers response highlights the importance of holding elected officials accountable. Its crucial that we continue to push for transparency and action on issues that impact the lives of all Americans. Lets stay vigilant and demand that our representatives prioritize the needs of the people over their own political games.
Schumers confident stance on beating Collins is intriguing, but its crucial to consider the context and potential consequences. How will this play out in the broader political landscape, and what does it mean for future negotiations?
Schumers bold move signals a fresh front in tech regulation. Lets see how this unfolds!
Schumers bold stance against Collins shows hes ready to fight for whats right, even if it means going toe-to-toe with Collins. Its refreshing to see a politician standing up for their principles. #Schumer #Platner #Collins
Tech regulation? More like tech manipulation. Stay skeptical.