With control of US Senate in play, national Dems rush to dump Maine’s Platner

High-profile Democrats are urging Graham Platner to withdraw from his Senate race against Republican Susan Collins in Maine, aiming to secure the party's bid to regain control of the Senate. This move follows a Politico report revealing damaging allegations against Platner, which have jeopardized his campaign's momentum. The push to oust Platner underscores the Democrats' desperation to maintain their slim chances for a Senate majority, highlighting the intense scrutiny and pressure national party leaders face in critical battleground states.