Platner's campaign working to navigate exit from consequential Maine race, sources say
Source: CNN
Graham Platner and a small team of strategists behind his candidacy are trying to navigate an exit from the consequential Senate race in Maine without entirely squandering the movement he built, people familiar with the matter said, rather than digging in or trying to find a path forward for his candidacy.
He is expected to announce his decision through a recorded video, which could come later today. As of this morning, the message had not been taped, the people familiar said.
Support for Maines Democratic nominee in the Senate race collapsed this week amid a rape allegation that he has denied.
After CNN and Politico reported the allegation, which was made by a woman he previously dated, Platner said he would reflect on the best path forward for his Senate bid.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/08/politics/graham-platner-campaign-strategy
all FWIW, "sources say" is thin soup...
Chasstev365
(8,471 posts)2naSalit
(105,302 posts)That he has no role in what comes next, after he steps down.
All he has to do is say "It's over"... doesn't take anything more than that, negotiations not warranted.
Fuck that guy.
relayerbob
(7,463 posts)coordinate with whoever is going to take his place to ensure that the funding and material support he got doesn't end up in is pockets or just being flushed down the drain.
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relayerbob
(7,463 posts)Akakoji
(649 posts)You need to be booted from this site. How dare you make such an allegation?what gives you the right?
flashman13
(2,669 posts)The mission is to send Collins home. Full stop!
duckworth969
(1,475 posts)Platner is a major disappointment and has to go.
But that platform is too good to drop.
My guess is dem establishment wants a non-DSA candidate.
But its a mistake to remove a major selling point of his election campaign.
His approach to policy issues and ability to get them across to potential constituents was why he was a formidable challenger to Collins.
50 Shades Of Blue
(11,561 posts)2naSalit
(105,302 posts)Just get the fuck out, NOW!!
Vinca
(54,628 posts)My biggest fear in all of this is that his rabid supporters will stay home and pout in November and Collins will win.
LuvLoogie
(9,083 posts)We Dems plan to plan to plan for every contingency we can think of.