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Graham Platner is a crisis of Democrats’ own making

Jul 8, 2026Center

Platner was always a bad bet. But Democratic Party elders have spent more time and effort trying to manipulate primaries than they have actually understanding why voters are so annoyed.

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Accused rapist Graham Platner convenes crisis meetings with Maine Senate campaign brass as he holds ‘livid’ Dems hostage

New York Post

Jul 8, 2026

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Accused rapist Graham Platner convenes crisis meetings with Maine Senate campaign brass as he holds ‘livid’ Dems hostage

Beleaguered Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner has been convening crisis meetings with his top campaign brass as he continues to hold the Democratic Party hostage by remaining in the race.

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Who could run to replace Graham Platner?

Washington Examiner

Jul 8, 2026

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Who could run to replace Graham Platner?

A handful of Democrats have rushed to express their interest if scandal-ridden Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner drops out amid sexual assault allegations. The six Democrats who have floated themselves as a possible candidate all either hold elected office or previously ran in a Democratic primary last month. Maine Beer Company Founder Dan…

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