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WhiskeyGrinder

(27,443 posts)
Mon Jul 6, 2026, 06:08 PM 11 hrs ago

Maine Democratic Party calls on Platner to withdraw as Dem candidate in Senate race

https://mainedems.org/statement-from-maine-democratic-party-leadership-on-allegations-against-graham-platner/



Augusta, Maine — “Maine Democratic Party leadership takes seriously our responsibility to hold every candidate who seeks to represent our state to the highest standard.

Over the past several weeks, multiple women have made serious, credible allegations against Graham Platner. Today’s statements take those allegations even further.

Maine Democratic Party leadership is calling on Graham Platner to withdraw as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.

The Maine Democratic Party leadership stands with women and survivors, and that principle does not bend based on party affiliation. We respect the women who made the hard decision to come forward. Speaking up is often costly.

We are entrusted with deciding who represents our values and who carries our banner. That responsibility requires judgment, leadership, and a willingness to act when circumstances demand it.

This Senate race comes at a pivotal moment in the struggle against a government, supported by Senator Collins, that serves the interests of the wealthy and powerful at the expense of ordinary Maine people. It is essential that we refocus this campaign on that struggle”.

Charlie Dingman, Chair

Imke Schessler, Vice Chair

Devon Murphy-Anderson, Executive Director

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Maine Democratic Party calls on Platner to withdraw as Dem candidate in Senate race (Original Post) WhiskeyGrinder 11 hrs ago OP
It's over. senseandsensibility 11 hrs ago #1
he's being told, I'm sure WhiskeyGrinder 11 hrs ago #2
I'm no fan of his but I think the more people say leave he will stay and hurt us. rogue emissary 11 hrs ago #6
unrecoverable eShirl 11 hrs ago #7
... Solly Mack 11 hrs ago #3
Good call. n/t eShirl 11 hrs ago #4
You know what? If it's multiple woman, and Maine Democrats are calling it, THEN bluestarone 11 hrs ago #5
The Maine Democratic Party calls on Graham Planter to drop out of the Senate race. LetMyPeopleVote 11 hrs ago #8

bluestarone

(22,620 posts)
5. You know what? If it's multiple woman, and Maine Democrats are calling it, THEN
Mon Jul 6, 2026, 06:19 PM
11 hrs ago

It's over. He needs to drop out. Maine Democrats make this decision, and i support the Maine democrats!!

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