How Democrats Could Pick Platner's Senate Replacement
July 7, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via CBS News

As Graham Platner's Senate future hangs in the balance, Democrats are exploring their options for selecting a replacement nominee if he exits the Maine race. The process reveals how party insiders - not voters - ultimately control Democratic nominations when circumstances demand it. This behind-the-scenes maneuvering contradicts Democratic rhetoric about democracy and grassroots power. Maine voters deserve a genuine choice, not a coronation orchestrated by party elites. Read more about this...