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Platner Scandals Could Sap Democratic Primary Turnout

June 9, 2026·5 days ago·via The New York Times
Platner Scandals Could Sap Democratic Primary Turnout
Graham Platner’s scandals are becoming a test of whether Democratic voters will shrug off controversy or stay home. The primaries are a useful warning for party leaders who keep assuming name recognition and messaging can outrun character questions. If turnout softens, it will expose how fragile the coalition really is when the shine wears off. The race is now about more than one candidate - it is about whether voters still care about accountability. Read more about this...

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