Democrats scramble to find replacement after Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race
A person familiar with the campaign’s finances said the amount of cash available to spend was even lower -- under $100,000
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Platner announced his campaign suspension Wednesday in an 11-minute video shared on social media in which he denied the allegations that he sexually assaulted his former partner and blamed the “political establishment” for forcing his exit from the race. Platner’s campaign said that a research firm produced a vetting memo of nearly 50 pages that included searches of news reports, social media posts and public documents. Again, he said no. She responded with an ultimatum.
Furthermore, A handful of Democrats who previously ran for the seat and other offices have said they are in the race.
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Platner announced his campaign suspension Wednesday in an 11-minute video shared on social media in which he denied the allegations that he sexually assaulted his former partner and blamed the “political establishment” for forcing his exit from the race.
according to Washington ExaminerPlatner’s campaign said that a research firm produced a vetting memo of nearly 50 pages that included searches of news reports, social media posts and public documents.
according to The Boston GlobeAgain, he said no. She responded with an ultimatum.
according to The Boston GlobeA handful of Democrats who previously ran for the seat and other offices have said they are in the race.
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On Wednesday night, his campaign released a video in which Platner suspended his campaign and blamed his loss on the “corporate media…
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