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

High-profile Democrats are urging Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat against Republican incumbent Susan Collins, to withdraw from the race amid concerns about his viability. The push comes after a Politico report revealed damaging allegations involving Platner’s past. This situation is crucial as it impacts the Democrats' bid to regain control of the Senate, and the race in Maine has been seen as pivotal. The party's internal turmoil highlights the broader challenges they face in maintaining a Senate majority.