Dems hit by last-minute Platner anxiety before Maine Senate primary
Summary
Democrats in Maine are facing a difficult choice in their Senate primary, with Graham Platner as the likely nominee to take on Senator Susan Collins in November. Platner is untested and under media scrutiny for his personal relationships, while former candidate Janet Mills has not ruled out re-entering the race.Key Facts
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer supported Janet Mills over Graham Platner in Maine's Democratic Senate primary.
- The primary is eight days away, and Democrats are uncertain about fully backing Platner amid recent media reports about his relationships with women.
- Democratic senators plan to meet with Platner to address concerns and hold fundraisers.
- Some Democrats believe Platner can still win and are standing by him.
- Janet Mills suspended active campaigning but remains on the ballot and has not officially withdrawn.
- Maine law allows a party to replace a nominee if the winner withdraws by July 13, through a party convention, not a new primary.
- Progressive Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren support Platner despite controversies, focusing on defeating Susan Collins.
- Susan Collins is known for supporting President Donald Trump, which Democrats see as a key issue in the race.
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