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 incumbent Susan Collins in Maine, aiming to preserve their chances of regaining control of the Senate. The call to step down follows a Politico report revealing damaging allegations from Platner's past, which could jeopardize the party’s slim hopes in a traditionally Republican state. This situation underscores the intense pressure national Democrats face to secure key Senate seats, making this race a critical pivot point in the broader political landscape.