About this episode

Lawrence O'Donnell discusses Graham Platner's withdrawal and features commentary from various guests on political issues.

Tonight on The Last Word: Maine Democrats can replace Graham Platner if he withdraws by July 13. And Donald Trump rants about the “Islamic Republic of Japan." Devon Murphy-Anderson, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Rep. Madeleine Dean join Lawrence O’Donnell.

People in this episode

Host: Lawrence O'Donnell

Guests: Devon Murphy-Anderson, Chellie Pingree, Madeleine Dean

Topics covered

• politics
• elections
• allegations
• Democratic Party
• Trump commentary

Keywords

• Graham Platner
• Donald Trump
• Maine Democrats
• Devon Murphy-Anderson
• Chellie Pingree
• Madeleine Dean

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maine Democrats

Places: Japan

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