Democrats' Senate Hopes Rest on Platner's Decision
July 9, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via USA Today

Graham Platner now holds the keys to Democratic Senate ambitions in Maine - his decision whether to stay in or drop out of the race will largely determine whether Democrats can flip this seat. This dynamic reveals how fragile Democratic advantages can be when internal party discipline breaks down. Platner's leverage is real: Democrats need him to exit cleanly to consolidate behind their preferred candidate, but he's not obliging on their timeline. Read more about this...