Those vying for the nomination now have the delicate task of shunning the disgraced former candidate while not offending his progressive supporters.

Under Maine law, Platner has just one week — until next Monday — to remove his name from the ballot.

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.

Platner has until July 13 to end his campaign, which would give the state party until July 27 to name a replacement.