""Another day, another poll with Graham up big in the primary," wrote Platner campaign manager Ben Chin in the message. "We're feeling emboldened.""
""While we aren't taking our foot [off] the gas in the primary, we're shifting gears and going full steam ahead into the general," Chin added."
""Republicans are foaming at the mouth to run against Graham Platner ... Plenty of people have tried to count Janet Mills out in her career, and they've been wrong every time," said Mills Senate campaign spokesperson Tommy Garcia."
""It is up to Democratic voters to pick the Democratic candidate - our campaign will be prepared to run a substantive, issues-oriented campaign regardless of who the opponent is," said Collins spokesperson Shawn Roderick."
Platner's team is pivoting to prioritize the general election, citing polls that show him leading Mills by double digits. Campaign manager Ben Chin expressed confidence, stating they are not neglecting the primary but are fully committed to the general election. Mills, facing challenges, has resorted to negative advertising against Platner, but his campaign believes these ads are ineffective. Recent polls indicate Platner's lead ranges from 27 to 38 percentage points, suggesting a strong position as he prepares to counter Collins in upcoming ads.
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