Platner’s supporters must absorb the lessons of his rise and fall while not giving up on the politics they believe in.
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Susan Collins is not the right choice for Senate | Letter
A recent (front-page) article in your publication purported to describe the benefits Sen. Collins directs to Maine via her seniority in our Senate and her strategic position as chair of our Senate Appropriations Committee (“What Susan Collins’ appropriations power means for Maine, and what happens if she loses”). The article fails to address the critically important trade-offs involved […]
I’ll be sticking with Susan | Letter
I am, and have been, a registered Republican for most of my adult life. There have been times when I have not voted that way, depending on issues and candidates. I had planned not to support my party this year because my aim is not to do anything that might support Donald Trump. So, who […]
Maine Democrats urging Platner to drop out, criticize his team for trying to affect how he would be replaced
Party leaders say they want a process that’s inclusive, open, transparent and fair to all candidates, and have criticized the Platner campaign for trying to influence the selection procedure.
‘Hugely disappointing’: Maine Democratic voters react to Platner rape allegation
Supporters are reeling and party officials are contemplating how they would replace the 41-year-old oysterman if he decides to withdraw from the race.
Troy Jackson files to explore Senate run in case Graham Platner drops out
Graham Platner’s political allies have all but abandoned him in the wake of a Maine woman accusing him of sexual assault.
Who could replace Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race? Here are the names being floated.
Several of the candidates from June’s gubernatorial and congressional primaries say they’re interested.
Nirav Shah is a Senate candidate Maine can get behind | Letter
We need a U.S. Senate candidate we don’t have to hold our noses to vote for.
Graham Platner must withdraw now | Opinion
Prior ‘scandals’ unearthed against the Democratic Senate candidate seemed hyperbolic. This time it’s different.
Platner mess gives Maine a chance to reset | Opinion
Mainers don’t want a brawl, they want somebody to fix the furnace. Any campaign strategy has to start there.