Graham Platner Faces Pressure to Withdraw from Maine Senate Race Amid Allegations
Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine is unraveling as new allegations of sexual misconduct emerge, prompting calls for his withdrawal. With the Democratic Party's options dwindling, this turmoil threatens not only his candidacy but also the broader Democratic strategy to regain Senate control during the midterms.
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Pressure mounts on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as new allegation emerges – live
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Platner's collapsing campaign in Maine adds new midterm pressures for Democrats nationwide
Platner had entered the race as an outsider and was seen as riding a progressive, anti-establishment wave of support.
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