A handful of Democrats have rushed to express their interest if scandal-ridden Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner drops out.

Platner has denied the allegation made public on Monday.

Operatives in D.C. and Maine are floating four names to take on Susan Collins as calls grow for the progressive oysterman to exit the race.

Platner has until July 13 to withdraw his bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), which would give the state party until July 27 to select a new nominee.