The Trump effect: Why Dems embraced a Platner time bomb

Democratic leaders in Maine had long been wary of their Senate nominee, Graham Platner, due to his controversial past, including a Nazi tattoo and social media rants. Despite these red flags, they hoped he could withstand the political storm. However, the recent allegation of on-the-record rape has intensified concerns, illustrating how the political landscape has shifted under the Trump era, where scandal seems almost normalized. This situation highlights the broader challenges Democrats face in contentious Senate races, where they often have to choose between lesser evils.