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Dems have 'clear path' to Senate majority without controversial candidate: CNN data expert

Jun 10, 2026Far Left

Controversial candidate Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination in Maine's Senate race, but a new analysis found the party doesn't even need him to win to take back control of the U.S. Senate.The Iraq war veteran won his primary race and will face off against Republican Sen. Susan Collins despite allegations of mistreatment by past girlfriends,…

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Data guru reveals path for Dems to retake the Senate — without Platner

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Data guru reveals path for Dems to retake the Senate — without Platner

Democrat Graham Platner secured the Maine Democratic nomination, and now he goes on to face Susan Collins (R) in the midterm elections. Speaking after one of the 2026 primaries, data analyst Harry Enten explained that Maine isn't necessarily a must-win state if Democrats intend to take back the U.S. Senate. It would certainly help, but there are still four…

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