LETTER: The Platner fiasco

Michael Westerhaus Las Vegas July 14, 2026 - 9:03 pm The problem with Graham Platner’s failed candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Maine is something Donald Trump and Republican have created. Anybody can run for office now if they have a name, sound good and have some money behind them. No experience is necessary. This problem is even worse because there is no reason for candidates to tell the truth. They can just say whatever will get them elected. Just look at Mr. Trump, JD Vance, Tommy Tuberville and Herschel Walker. They are all names and had money behind them. No one should be elected to the office of senator or president who hasn’t at least served as a representative or governor. Ideally, they should start even lower. Being elected to a lower office shows a desire to help people. Startin