Graham Platner’s political implosion has forced Maine Democrats into a month-long dash to replace the disgraced oysterman-cum-political upstart and challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Senate hopefuls have been courting supporters ahead of a July 25 nominating convention. But rushed deadlines, unexpected tragedies, and residual frustrations over Platner’s failed campaign have put Democrats in a bind. As of now, no candidate has emerged as a clear front-runner, and some national party figures are keeping their distance from an electorate still raw after Platner’s downfall.‘Stakes couldn’t be higher’
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