Democrats eager to win back working-class voters have been torn between a more populist, left-leaning message or a more centrist, moderate approach. They went with the populist vision embodied by Maine's Graham Platner, whose insurgent campaign seemed unstoppable — until he announced he would withdraw amid a sexual assault allegation.

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.

Anger is ripping through the Democratic Party as officials figure out what to do next if Platner were to drop out of the Maine Senate race after a sexual assault allegation.

Democrats are divided over who bears responsibility for Graham Platner's rise after new allegations reignited questions about candidate vetting.

Columnist Joe Concha slammed Democrats for turning a blind eye to serious concerns about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.