Graham Platner announced Wednesday he’s ending his Senate campaign, capping a chaotic few days of uncertainty and Democratic infighting and leaving the party without a candidate in the vitally important Maine race this fall. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The announcement by the populist progressive … Read more
Progressive and moderate Democrats clash in Michigan Senate primary debate – CBS News Watch CBS News Michigan state Congresswoman Haley Stevens and former public health official Dr. Abdul El-Sayed did not hold back their personal attacks while squaring off in a tense Senate primary debate on Tuesday. CBS News’ Fin Gómez has the details. Source … Read more
Platner yet to end Senate bid despite calls from Democrats – CBS News Watch CBS News Graham Platner’s Senate campaign in Maine has all but collapsed in the wake of a sexual assault allegation that he denies. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source link
They can win in deep-blue districts, but they’ll weigh down the party elsewhere. Source link
Despite growing calls for Senate hopeful Graham Platner to step aside, the Maine Democrat has only denied recent abuse allegations against him. High-profile Democrats are now urging Platner to exit the race as a key election deadline looms. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source link
Allegations emerge against Graham Platner as Democrats call for his exit – CBS News Watch CBS News Democrats are calling for Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race after new sexual assault allegations emerged. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest. Source link
Top Democrats want the party’s nominee to drop out of the U.S. Senate race in Maine. Graham Platner has been involved in controversy throughout the campaign, but a new allegation of sexual misconduct had former allies speaking up. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source link
Where Graham Platner’s Senate campaign stands as Democrats pull support over assault allegation – CBS News Watch CBS News Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner’s support among lawmakers is vanishing in the wake of a sexual assault allegation first reported by Politico. Platner denies the claim. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source link
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. If Platner stays on ballot ‘the seat is gone’ for Democrats: Political analyst 14:30 Now Playing Growing number of Democrats rescind endorsements of Graham Platner 02:21 UP NEXT Questions over McConnell’s health continue three weeks after medical emergency 02:19 Trump … Read more
Washington — Democrats are facing a rapidly closing window to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot amid a sexual assault allegation — if he decides to drop out. At stake is one of the most closely watched and heavily contested Senate races of the year, as national Democrats seek to deny Republican … Read more