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 against Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, to withdraw from the race to boost the party's chances of reclaiming the Senate majority. This push follows a Politico report revealing damaging allegations from an ex-girlfriend, casting a shadow over Platner’s campaign. This situation highlights the intense pressure national Democrats face to secure key Senate seats, and the implications of this race on the broader political landscape. The urgency underscores the stakes involved in this pivotal election.