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 Senate race against Republican incumbent Susan Collins in Maine, to withdraw from the contest as the party seeks to maintain its bid for a Senate majority. This push follows a Politico report revealing a damaging scandal involving Platner, which has jeopardized his chances in the crucial election. The situation underscores the intense pressure national Democrats face to secure key Senate seats and the potential implications for their legislative agenda if they fail.