Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner told his staff he will not file paperwork to officially withdraw from his race until Monday, the last day to do so. Platner said he was dropping out on Wednesday night, days after a former girlfriend accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin … Read more
A slew of Democratic candidates are throwing their hats into the ring to replace Graham Platner in Maine’s U.S. Senate race, including the state’s CDC Director, Dr. Nirav Shah. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with the latest. Source link
Washington — Graham Platner’s move to suspend his Senate campaign this week after a woman accused him of sexual assault has prompted a mad dash in Maine, as Democrats position themselves as possible replacements to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins in November. After Platner officially files paperwork to withdraw, the Maine Democratic Party … Read more
Democratic strategist says Maine Senate race upheaval is “a moment for everybody to take a lesson” – CBS News Watch CBS News Maine Democrats are scrambling for an alternative to Graham Platner as they pressure the Senate nominee to drop out of his race. Political strategists Joel Payne and Doug Heye join with analysis. Source … Read more
More than 48 hours after Graham Platner signaled he might drop out of the Maine Senate race after he faced a sexual assault allegation, he continues to hold off on announcing whether he’ll end his campaign. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Source link
Pressure continues to mount for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to end his campaign after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. Now, the Maine Democratic Party is accusing Platner’s camp of interfering with the process to select a new nominee if he does drop out. Fin Gómez reports. Source link
El-Sayed, Stevens clash over Israel and campaign money in Michigan Democratic Senate debate – CBS News Watch CBS News Progressive former health director Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Rep. Haley Stevens debated as the two vie for the lead in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary. Nikole Killion has the latest. Source link
Michigan Senate hopefuls, Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, faced off Tuesday night in a debate that many saw as a battle between moderate and progressive Democrats. Nikole Killion reports. Source link
When Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow ended her Senate campaign Sunday, it marked the end of a bid for a candidate who entered with considerable fanfare and a national brand, seen by many as a rising star in the party. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more
Democrats are floating potential replacements for Graham Platner in the wake of a sexual assault allegation, but he has yet to drop out of the Maine Senate race. Platner denies the claim. Political strategists T.W. Arrighi and Matt Bennett join with analysis. Source link