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

High-profile Democrats are urging Graham Platner to step down from his Senate race against Republican incumbent Susan Collins in Maine, fearing his chances jeopardize the party's bid to regain control of the Senate. Following a Politico report revealing damaging allegations from Platner's past, party leaders are desperate to shift focus and resources to more winnable races. This move underscores the intense pressure on Democrats to secure a Senate majority and the lengths they'll go to avoid potential scandals that could sway voters in a crucial battleground state.