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Dems' progressive problems go beyond DSA

The Democrats’ reckoning is more complicated than you might think

Salon · Jul 8

Republican leaders seek to quell Mitch McConnell speculation as rebellion grows

John Thune says he spoke to McConnell on phone as secrecy over 84-year-old’s health prompts Maga backlash

The Guardian - US · Jul 8

Platner calls sexual assault allegations ‘all false’ as he drops out of Senate race; Maine Democrats to choose new nominee – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Jul 8

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Chris Murphy Calls for Graham Platner to Exit Senate Race, Says Assault Allegations Are 'Disqualifying'

On Tuesday, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) called for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the Senate race following assault allegations, while urging his party to avoid replacing him through a closed-door process that excludes voters.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Democrats face senate nightmare after outsider candidate scandal

With Graham Platner’s campaign teetering from an allegation of sexual assault, there’s no shortage of people arguing that the 41-year-old Maine oysterman and progressive political neophyte was always too risky for a key Senate race

The Independent UK · Jul 8

'Oh Sneaky Me!' Senate Hopeful Graham Platner Hit by Fresh 'Stealthing' Allegation

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces new allegations of non-consensual sexual behaviour, intensifying calls for his withdrawal. Platner denies the claims, but political pressure mounts.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

Graham Platner Loses Sanders, Warren and Schumer Support Within 24 Hours of Rape Allegation

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after a rape allegation, with key Democrats withdrawing support ahead of Maine's ballot deadline.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

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Graham Platner accuser levels ‘stealthing’ claim against embattled Maine Senate candidate: report

The Platner campaign has called the allegations ‘categorically false and politically motivated’

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Sanders: Platner should "step aside"

The Platner booster joined a chorus of prominent Democrats urging the Maine candidate to end his campaign.

Salon · Jul 7

A Woman Accused Graham Platner of Sexual Assault, Now Bernie Sanders Has Asked Him to End His Senate Campaign

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that he personally urged Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to end his campaign after a woman accused him of sexual assault.

International Business Times · Jul 7

How could Democrats replace Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race – and who might they choose?

Democrats weigh options as controversial Senate nominee faces calls to drop out of race after sexual assault allegation

The Guardian - US · Jul 7

Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to withdraw from Senate race amid sexual assault claims

Sanders, one of Platner’s earliest and most influential backers, is latest to call on him to withdraw from Maine race

The Guardian - US · Jul 7

MTG backtracks after casting doubt on sexual assault accuser

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The Independent UK · Jul 7

A Woman Accused Maine Senate Candidate Platner Of Sexual Assault. Democrats Are Scrambling To Force Him Out

Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to drop out of the race following an accusation of sexual assault.

International Business Times · Jul 7

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The Independent UK · Jul 7

MTG deletes X post criticizing Graham Platner sexual assault accuser

Former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene removed her message on the latest controversy threatening to throw the Maine Senate race into turmoil

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

First Thing: Nato summit faces tricky diplomacy with Trump over his defense spending demands

Leaders meeting in Ankara urged to show concrete steps towards increasing their budget contribution

Reason · Jul 7

Democrats' Maine Problem

Plus: NYC's construction boom, how the DSA was hijacked by communists, and more...

The Conversation · Jul 7

Democratic socialists aren’t the only young, progressive Democrats dividing the party

A number of recent high-profile congressional primaries in the Democratic Party have resulted in the nomination of unexpected candidates. Many of these winning candidates have unseated entrenched incumbents, as 29-year-old Colorado attorney Melat Kiros did to U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, who has been serving in the House for three decades.

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International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Dems Abandoning Graham Platner: Campaign Committee and Allies Won't Invest if Platner Remains on Ballot

Graham Platner's Senate campaign faces collapse as Democrats withdraw support following allegations of misconduct, raising questions about the party's future in Maine's crucial race.

We Got This Covered · Jul 7

Democrat rising star facing calls to withdraw candidacy after ‘incredibly disturbing’ allegations of SA emerge

He denies the allegations, but his campaign is in meltdown.

The Guardian - US · Jul 7

Pressure mounts on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as new allegation emerges – as it happened

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The Economic Times · Jul 7

Who is Graham Platner? From tattoo controversy to sexual assault allegations, why Democrats want the Maine Senate candidate out

Graham Platner Maine: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces serious sexual assault allegations. Top Democrats are urging Platner to withdraw from the 2026 Senate race. The allegations could jeopardize Democratic hopes of unseating Senator Susan Collins. Democrats may nominate a replacement if Platner withdraws before July thirteenth. Platner denies the…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Democrats push key US Senate candidate Graham Platner to quit over sex assault claim

Democrats are calling for Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the race. This comes after a sexual assault allegation surfaced, which he denies. Party leaders stated that violence and abuse are unacceptable in any situation. Funding for his campaign will be pulled if Platner remains on the ballot. Maine…

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Graham Platner Given Days to Quit Senate Race as Allies Pull Support Over Bombshell Allegation

The Maine Senate race faces upheaval as Democratic nominee Graham Platner is accused of assault, prompting calls for his withdrawal and threatening the party's electoral prospects.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

10 Photos of Graham Platner's Wife, Amy Gertner: How They Met and Other Quick Facts

Amid allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, his wife Amy Gertner defends their marriage, revealing personal challenges and their journey through adversity.

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