US Democrats reassess after Platner debacle in Maine

Flipping the Senate held by Susan Collins was an uphill battle. And now Democrats in Maine have to find a new candidate after a promising contender dropped out of the race when a woman said he sexually assaulted her.

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Maine Democrats are searching for a replacement after Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign collapsed. The race has become a test of the party’s future as it seeks to retake control of the US Senate in November’s midterm elections. With Maine seen as a key Democratic pickup opportunity, party leaders and voters are debating whether to back outsider candidates promising change or more established figures. There are growing questions about the leadership of the Democratic Party ahead of the midterm elections.

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