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 candidacy could jeopardize their chances to regain control of the Senate. Following a Politico report revealing damaging allegations from an ex-girlfriend, party leaders are scrambling to distance themselves from Platner. This move underscores the intense pressure on Democrats to secure key Senate seats and the strategic calculations they're making to bolster their overall chances in the upcoming election.