Graham Platner's Exit From Senate Race Leaves Maine Dems "Hobbled" in Scramble for New Nominee

Graham Platner's Exit From Senate Race Leaves Maine Dems "Hobbled" in Scramble for New Nominee

Source: www.theintercept.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:01:04 GMT

Amid Graham Platner’s swift downfall, most paths to selecting a replacement candidate look poisoned. The post Graham Platner’s Exit From Senate Race Leaves Maine Dems “Hobbled” in Scramble for New Nominee appeared first on The Intercept.

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Center-Left: The People Who Stood By Graham Platner — Until He Was Accused of Rape — www.theintercept.com
Center-Left: Graham Platner says he's "suspending" Maine Senate bid — www.axios.com
Center-Left: Democratic factions vie to pick Platner replacement before he leaves Maine race — www.washingtonpost.com
Center-Left: Schumer joins calls for Platner's withdrawal as Dem support collapses — www.axios.com
Center-Left: Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to withdraw from Senate race amid sexual assault claims — www.theguardian.com
Center-Right: Maine Dems planning convention for next candidate after scandal - ridden Graham Platner drops out of Senate race — nypost.com
Right: ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic #MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor — freebeacon.com
Right: Graham Platner DROPS OUT of pivotal Senate race after holding Democrats hostage — www.theblaze.com
Right: Sanders says Platner should quit Maine Senate race — www.washingtontimes.com

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