Key facts
- James Carville compared supporting Graham Platner to allying with Stalin.
- The comparison was made in the context of political strategy.
- Platner is a candidate for the Senate in Maine.
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville has drawn a stark comparison between supporting Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and the United States' wartime alliance with Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin during World War II. Carville's remarks frame the decision to back Platner as a necessary, albeit unpalatable, choice akin to historical geopolitical necessities. The new event title suggests Platner represents a new type of 'dirtbag' Democrat and reveals insights into current politics.