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When Might Graham Platner Drop Out? Here’s the State of Play.
Here’s what we know about the uproar in the Democratic Party’s bid to unseat Senator Susan Collins.
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Graham Platner just dropped out. Here’s who could replace him.
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Several potential successors have already signaled their interest in seeking the Democratic nomination for Maine Senate.
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Graham Platner Drops Out of Maine Senate Race After Sexual Assault Allegations
Platner's exit leaves Democrats scrambling to field a new candidate to take on Senator Susan Collins.
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Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault accusation
His decision comes days before a key deadline, allowing Maine’s Democratic Party to select a new candidate to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a critical contest for Senate control.
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Graham Platner drops out; left still victim-blaming
The credible allegations of sexual assault leveled against him by his former girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, are a dealbreaker, and rightfully so.
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Here's who's vying to replace Graham Platner as Maine Democratic Senate nominee
Graham Platner's move to suspend his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation has prompted a mad dash in Maine, as Democrats position themselves as replacements to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
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Graham Platner DROPS OUT of pivotal Senate race after holding Democrats hostage
The beleaguered campaign of Graham Platner has come to an end after a woman he dated formerly accused him of sexual assault.Platner was seeking to defeat Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and help Democrats take back control of the U.S. Senate in the midterms before the bombshell report hit Monday. 'We are taking the time to reflect on the best path…
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Who is Valli Geiger? Meet the Maine Dem in line to replace Graham Platner for the Senate
Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger, a Rockland Democrat, former nurse and former mayor, is drawing sudden national attention after saying Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner encouraged her to consider taking his place on the ballot in the Maine Senate race.
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Graham Platner drops out of Senate race after rape allegation proved to be final nail in coffin
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner suspended his campaign Wednesday after a previous girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. Platner announced his exit two days after 41-year-old…
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