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Dem trans activist vying to replace candidate Graham Platner for Senate goes viral over absurd debate answer
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Ashley Webb, a trans intersex activist and Democratic candidate in Maine, went viral for a rambling and unconventional response about their qualifications during a recent debate.
- Webb cited previous unsuccessful runs for office, songwriting, book writing, and personal transparency as reasons they are qualified, emphasizing their anger at current political issues.
- The debate clip gained over 750,000 views on social media, highlighting Webb's controversial and emotional appeal to voters.
- Webb is one of 12 candidates vying to replace Graham Platner, who withdrew amid serious sexual abuse allegations, leaving the Democratic Party scrambling for a nominee.
- The party will select its candidate later this month to challenge incumbent GOP Senator Susan Collins in the November election.
