Democratic Leaders Demand Platner Quit Senate Race Over Assault Claims
July 7, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Taylorville Daily News

The Maine Democratic Party establishment is pressuring Senate candidate Platner to withdraw from his race following sexual assault allegations. Party leadership has publicly called for him to end his campaign, signaling they won't tolerate the baggage. This move reveals how quickly Democrats distance themselves from candidates when scandals emerge - a stark contrast to their selective outrage over similar allegations against their own allies in other contexts. Read more about this...