Bernie Sanders rallied 6,500 people in Maine to support Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, in his Senate campaign. Both criticized the wealthy elite's control over the economy and advocated for universal healthcare. Platner, described as unconventional, directly challenges the Democratic establishment, arguing for a stronger focus on working-class issues and major societal change. Sanders sees Platner's candidacy as a symbol of ordinary people taking on the political establishment, hoping it will inspire a grassroots movement to shift the Democratic Party's focus towards working-class concerns. However, not all are optimistic about Platner's chances due to potential opposition from the Democratic party.

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