Democratic Candidate in Maine Has Problems

緬因州民主黨候選人陷入困境

Jul 7, 2026, 22:49
USPolitics

Introduction

Graham Platner wants to be a Senator in Maine. Now, many people do not support him because of bad reports.

Graham Platner 想要在緬因州擔任參議員。現在，由於一些負面報導，許多人不支持他。

Main Body

A woman says Platner hurt her in 2021. Platner says this is not true. But he has other problems. He has a bad tattoo and wrote mean things online.

一名女性表示 Platner 在 2021 年傷害了她。Platner 否認這是事實。但他還有其他問題。他有一個糟糕的紋身，並在網上寫了刻薄的文字。

Important Democratic leaders are angry. They tell Platner to leave the race. They will not give him money if he stays. Bernie Sanders also does not support him now.

重要的民主黨領袖感到憤怒。他們要求 Platner 退出競選。如果他堅持參賽，他們將不會提供資金支持。Bernie Sanders 現在也不支持他。

Platner can leave the race before July 13. Then the party can pick a new person. Some people want a new leader who is like Platner. Others want a person who is calm and stable.

Platner 可以在 7 月 13 日之前退出競選。這樣黨內就可以選擇一名新的人選。有些人想要一個像 Platner 這樣的新領袖，而其他人則想要一個冷靜且穩定的人。

Maine is a very important state for the 2026 election. Democrats want to win the Senate. A new candidate might win against the Republican leader, Susan Collins.

緬因州對於 2026 年的選舉來說是一個非常重要的州。民主黨希望贏得參議院席位。一名新的候選人可能會在對陣共和黨領袖 Susan Collins 時獲勝。

Conclusion

Platner is still the candidate. But he must leave soon or he will have no money and no help.

Platner 目前仍是候選人。但他必須盡快退出，否則他將失去資金與支持。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ THE 'HAVE' PATTERN

In this story, we see how to describe people's situations using have. For a beginner, this is the best way to list problems or possessions.

Look at these examples from the text:

  • "He has other problems"
  • "He has a bad tattoo"
  • "he will have no money"

How it works:

  • I / You / We / They →\rightarrow have
  • He / She / It →\rightarrow has

Simple logic for A2: If you want to say someone possesses a quality or a problem, use this formula: Person →\rightarrow has/have →\rightarrow the thing.

Quick Comparison:

  • Wrong: He is problems. (Incorrect)
  • Right: He has problems. (Correct)

🚩 NEGATIVE WORDS

The text uses simple words to show something is bad. Instead of complex words, use these:

  • Bad (reports / tattoo)
  • Mean (things online)
  • Angry (leaders)

These are 'starter words' that help you express a negative opinion clearly.

Vocabulary Learning

candidate (n.)
A person who is trying to be chosen for a job or a political position.
Example:The candidate spoke to the people about his plans for the city.
support (v.)
To agree with or help someone.
Example:My family supports my decision to learn English.
report (n.)
A story or piece of news about something that happened.
Example:I read a news report about the weather in Maine.
stable (adj.)
Not changing; calm and steady.
Example:She is a stable person who does not get angry easily.
election (n.)
The process of voting to choose a leader.
Example:The presidential election happens every four years.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→