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BUSTED: Liberal Democrat CAUGHT Using Church in Campaign Ad WITHOUT Permission

Gary FranchiMarch 24, 2026128 views
BUSTED: Liberal Democrat CAUGHT Using Church in Campaign Ad WITHOUT Permission
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Another day, another Democrat thinking the rules don't apply to them. This time it's Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who got his hand caught in the cookie jar after featuring Sullivan Harbor Baptist Church in his campaign advertisement without bothering to ask permission first.

The church didn't mince words when they discovered Platner's unauthorized use of their sacred building. They fired back with a demand that the liberal politician remove their church's image immediately, making it crystal clear they want absolutely nothing to do with his campaign.

This latest controversy perfectly captures the arrogance we've come to expect from Democrats who believe they're entitled to whatever they want, whenever they want it. Whether it's raiding President Trump's home, weaponizing government agencies, or apparently hijacking church imagery for political gain – the pattern is unmistakable.

Churches Fight Back Against Liberal Exploitation

Sullivan Harbor Baptist Church's swift response shows that America's faith communities are no longer willing to be silent when politicians try to exploit their good name. After years of Democrats attacking religious liberty and pushing anti-Christian policies, it's refreshing to see a church stand up and say "enough is enough."

The 30-second ad controversy raises serious questions about Platner's judgment and respect for religious institutions. If he can't be trusted to get basic permission before using someone else's property in his campaign materials, how can Maine voters trust him to represent their interests in the Senate?

"This incident perfectly illustrates the Democrat mindset – take what you want and ask for forgiveness later, if at all."

This embarrassing blunder comes at a time when Republicans are making significant gains nationwide under President Trump's second-term leadership. While Trump focuses on delivering real results for American families, Democrats like Platner are busy stepping on the very communities they claim to represent.

The question Maine patriots need to ask themselves is simple: Do they really want to send someone to Washington who shows such blatant disrespect for houses of worship? The choice couldn't be clearer.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedjust now
Typical liberal entitlement mentality right there.
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
This is exactly what we've come to expect from these politicians - zero respect for people of faith and our institutions. They think they can just use whatever they want for their political games without asking permission.
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ChurchGoer47Verifiedjust now
Absolutely right! Our church had something similar happen a few years back. It's infuriating when they exploit sacred spaces for politics.
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ConstitutionalConservativeVerifiedjust now
Does anyone know if the church is planning to take legal action? This seems like a clear violation of their property rights and possibly trademark infringement if they used the church's name or logo.
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LegalEagle_TXVerifiedjust now
Good question - churches definitely have grounds for lawsuits in cases like this. Hope they pursue it to send a message.
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FaithAndFamilyVerifiedjust now
The hypocrisy is stunning. These are the same people who lecture us about 'consent' and respecting boundaries, yet they can't even get basic permission to use someone else's property in their campaign ads.