Bernie Sanders urges Platner to quit Maine Senate race as Democrats vie to succeed him

Bernie Sanders has urged Graham Platner to step down from the Maine Senate race, signaling a strategic shift in the Democratic Party's efforts to succeed him. Sanders, a key progressive supporter and Platner's biggest national ally, wants to consolidate the party's chances against a formidable Republican opponent. This move highlights the intense competition within the Democratic Party to secure a seat that could shift the balance in the Senate. The decision underscores the broader implications for progressive policies and the party's direction.