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BUSTED: Liberal Democrat Gets HUMILIATED by His Own Church After Sneaky Campaign Ad

Gary FranchiMarch 24, 2026187 views
BUSTED: Liberal Democrat Gets HUMILIATED by His Own Church After Sneaky Campaign Ad
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A left-wing Democrat running for Senate in Maine just learned the hard way that you don't mess with the church – especially when you're trying to use God's house to push your radical agenda on unsuspecting voters.

Graham Platner, who's desperately seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, thought he was being clever when he filmed a 30-second campaign ad featuring Sullivan Harbor Baptist Church in the background. But the congregation wasn't having any of it, and they just delivered a biblical smackdown that should make every politician think twice before exploiting houses of worship for cheap political points.

Sullivan Harbor Baptist Church wasted no time in distancing themselves from Platner's shameless stunt, demanding he immediately remove any images of their church from his campaign materials. The message was crystal clear: we want absolutely nothing to do with your political circus.

Another Democrat Overplays Their Hand

This is exactly the kind of arrogant behavior we've come to expect from today's Democratic Party. They think they can waltz into any space – including sacred ground – and use it as a prop for their failing campaigns. But real Americans are fighting back, and this church just showed how it's done.

What's particularly telling is that Platner apparently never bothered to ask permission before dragging this peaceful congregation into his political ambitions. It's the same entitled mentality that drives Democrats to think they own every institution in America, from schools to churches to your local coffee shop.

The church's swift response sends a powerful message to politicians of all stripes: respect our sacred spaces, or face the consequences. In an era where the left constantly attacks religious freedom and Christian values, it's refreshing to see a congregation stand up and say "not today, not here, not ever."

This embarrassing blunder raises serious questions about Platner's judgment and character. If he can't even run a simple campaign ad without alienating his own neighbors, how can Maine voters trust him to represent their interests in Washington?

Sometimes the best campaign ads are the ones that never should have been made. Patriots across Maine are watching – and they're not impressed.

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Gary Franchi

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ConservativeVoterVerifiedMar 24, 2026
What exactly did he claim in the ad that the church disputed? The article mentions it was 'sneaky' but I'd like more details about what lies he told.
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FaithAndFreedomVerifiedMar 24, 2026
This reminds me of what happened in our town last year - a liberal candidate kept showing up to our church right before the election after never attending before. People saw right through it.
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SmallTownValuesVerifiedMar 25, 2026
Same thing happened here! They think we're all naive but we know when someone's being genuine about their faith.
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TruthTeller88VerifiedMar 25, 2026
Love seeing the church leadership have some backbone for once! Too many religious institutions stay silent when politicians misrepresent their involvement or beliefs.
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VoterIntegrityVerifiedMar 25, 2026
Hope this gets more coverage in local media. Voters deserve to know when candidates are being deceptive about their backgrounds and endorsements.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedMar 25, 2026
Democrats always do this - pretend to be religious during campaign season then push anti-faith policies once in office.
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ChurchMember2020VerifiedMar 26, 2026
Good for that church! Takes courage to publicly correct a politician's false claims these days.
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StandForTruthVerifiedMar 26, 2026
Absolutely. More churches should follow this example instead of staying quiet.
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DefendingValuesVerifiedMar 26, 2026
This is exactly why I research every candidate's claims before voting. Too many politicians think they can just make stuff up about their faith and community ties.
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedMar 26, 2026
Finally! Churches need to stand up against politicians who try to use faith for political gain. This guy thought he could manipulate voters with fake religious credibility.
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ChurchGoer45VerifiedMar 26, 2026
Exactly right. We see this every election cycle and I'm glad someone finally called it out publicly.