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 bolster the party's slim chances of reclaiming a Senate majority. The push follows a Politico report detailing troubling allegations from Platner's past, which have raised serious concerns among party leaders. This move underscores the intense pressure Democrats face to maintain control of the Senate, highlighting the broader implications for national politics if they fail to secure key seats.