Platner campaign putting 'thumb on scale' to influence possible replacement, Maine Dem alleges
Source: Latest Political News on Fox News · Bias: Right
Summary
Graham Platner's campaign says it never tried to influence the process, but Maine Democratic Party leaders say he has no role in picking a new nominee.
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- It’s Time for Maine to Ditch Platner — But Not the Politics That Won Over Voters (Far Left — The Intercept)
- Stephen King deletes post defending Platner (Center — The Hill News)
- Nebraska Senate hopeful Dan Osborn rejects claim he helped recruit Platner (Center Right — Washington Examiner)
- Democrats' Maine Problem (Center Right — Reason.com)
- Maine Democrats Rule Out Platner Role in Picking Replacement (Center — Bloomberg Politics)
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