Maine Democrats navigating uncharted waters as Graham Platner says he will step down
Source: Politics - CBSNews.com · Bias: Center
Summary
Maine is a key state in the Democratic Party's plan to win back the U.S. Senate. But that plan is in trouble as the state's Democrats are scrambling to replace nominee Graham Platner, who is not going quietly.
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