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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

Step off, Chuck! Democrats stunningly warn Schumer to stay out of races after Maine Mills meltdown

Democrats are pressing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, 75, to stay out of future primaries after his 78-year-old pick for Maine’s Senate race dropped out this week, Politico reported.

On Thursday, Gov. Janet Mills announced that she would drop out of the Democratic primary, essentially clearing the field for insurgent progressive candidate Graham Platner to become the party’s nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

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