The Graham Platner Platform – Where I Stand

“Maine is becoming unaffordable for thousands and thousands of us. Why? Because we have a government by, of, and for billionaires, who are building a “billionaire economy” that none of us can afford. I’m not just running against Susan Collins: I’m running against the billionaire class that owns her and all of Washington. We should not settle for politicians who speak in vague generalities about policy. Here is where I stand.

“Most importantly, I want to hear from you, as this platform grows and develops. Please reach out to info@grahamforsenate.com with any thoughts or additions you might have, or to schedule a further conversation.

Overview

“America has entered a new Gilded Age. We have a government of, by, and for billionaires: a direct consequence of disastrous court decisions, capped by Citizens United, that have allowed billionaires to buy elections.

“As a result, they have built a ‘billionaire economy.’ One that creates explosive growth for a tiny, privileged few, for a handful of billionaires and multi-national corporations; and inflation, stagnation, and decline for the rest of us.

“In 1990 there were 66 billionaires in America. Today there are over 900. When you look around, do you see a community that is over 10 times wealthier than in 1990?

“And so, while my platform spans many issues, I view most of my job as a US Senator as to do two things: one, to ban billionaires buying elections; two, to dismantle the “billionaire economy”, in favor of an economy that works for the American worker, for small business, for the vast majority of Americans. I will be a Senator for all those who can’t buy Senators,” said Senate candidate Graham Platner.