Troy Jackson calls for Platner to drop out: ‘I’m the best person to replace him’
Source: Washington Examiner · Bias: Center Right
Summary
A progressive who is eying a bid to replace Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner demanded on Monday that he suspend his congressional campaign, citing concerns over sexual abuse allegations. Troy Jackson, a former state senator who lost last month’s Democratic primary for Maine governor, has been floated as someone who could succeed Platner, should the […]
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