Dems pull support for Platner and why renewed tensions with Iran will prove costly |Batya! Full Show

It took many scandals, but finally the Democrats have found their red line with Graham Platner. With his withdrawal from the Maine Senate race, Batya breaks down how and why the left forgave the Nazi tattoo, but not the falling behind in the polls with former pollster Mark Penn. He also weighs in on what the Platner mess means for the party's future. Batya explores whether "Free Palestine" has become the Dems' new "Defund the Police" as socialist candidates like Abul El-Sayed surge in Michigan. Also, former UN Ambassador John Bolton addresses the renewed escalation with Iran, and if he thinks the President can finally put an end to the war, or will he be hamstrung by the looming midterm elections. And lastly, what does the escalation mean for gas prices as Americans move into peak travel season? This episode originally aired July 11, 2026.#grahamplatner #iran #trump On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media personalities.NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/