The Briefing with Jen Psaki - Season 2026 Episode 85 -

Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for Senate from Maine, addresses his supporters in declaring victory in the Democratic primary, thanking them for his support, laying out his vision for the issues he hopes to champion on their behalf in Washington, D.C., and presenting a blistering criticism of Senator Susan Collins, his Republican opponent in the general election.Ali Velshi, MS NOW chief data reporter, breaks down primary election returns as they are reported.MS NOW's Alex Tabet shares his reporting on how Maine voters view the Senate primary race.And Jim Messina, former campaign manager for Barack Obama, and Alex Seitz-Wald, deputy editor of the Midcoast Villager, talk with Jen Psaki about the stakes of the 2026 election and what voters are showing their priorities are.