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Graham Platner: “We need to beat back the powers that have exploited and…”

Featuring: Graham Platner, Populist, Progressive | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Maine

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Graham Platner Speaks to PACKED Augusta Crowd

Published | Video Starts at 33:29

Because if we don't, we will not be able to build the power to win. And we have to win. Losing for the working people of this country is not an option. We need to beat back the powers that have exploited and oppressed us all for generations. And it is a long fight. Yes, we need to get rid of Susan Collins. Yes, we have to turn the Senate blue. (33:29–33:36)

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Asserts the need to combat long-standing exploitation and oppression by powerful entities.

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