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Graham Platner’s troubles grow in Maine, and Democrats are increasingly nervous

Newseze Wire·Sat, Jun 6, 2:17 PMWire: The Hill
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Graham Platner’s troubles grow in Maine, and Democrats are increasingly nervous

Democrats are questioning whether Graham Platner, the oyster farmer turned Maine Senate candidate, is quickly becoming a liability in one of the most important races in the upper chamber. To win back the Senate majority, Democrats almost…

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Democrats are questioning whether Graham Platner, the oyster farmer turned Maine Senate candidate, is quickly becoming a liability in one of the most important races in the upper chamber. To win back the Senate majority, Democrats almost… The story falls into Newseze's government desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every 15 minutes and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: The Hill.
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