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Maine progressives race to find Platner replacement as centrists call for ‘normie Democrat’

Platner’s former backers are seeking ‘real progressive’ to prevent nomination going to establishment Democrat

The Guardian - US · Jul 9

At the Races: As Maine goes …

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Maine Democrats have less than three weeks to find a challenger to Sen.…

Roll Call · Jul 9

Maine contenders: the Democrats who could replace Graham Platner

Democrats have until 27 July to pick a new candidate to face Susan Collins in November – here are the options so far

The Guardian - US · Jul 9

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Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim sends Democrats fleeing his campaign

Platner’s exit kicks off a mad dash to find a candidate to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Jockeying to replace Platner on Maine ballot has already begun

A pseudo Senate primary has formed in Maine as Democrats wait on Graham Platner to potentially end his campaign in the face of an allegation of sexual assault. Platner, the Democratic nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall, has denied the accusation but said Monday that he was…

Roll Call · Jul 8

Democrats face senate nightmare after outsider candidate scandal

With Graham Platner’s campaign teetering from an allegation of sexual assault, there’s no shortage of people arguing that the 41-year-old Maine oysterman and progressive political neophyte was always too risky for a key Senate race

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Here’s how Democrats can still take the Senate even with Graham Platner on political life support in Maine

ANALYSIS: Every path to win back the Senate majority hinged on Democrats winning Maine. But, writes Eric Garcia, with greater difficulty, Democrats could still get to 51 seats

The Independent UK · Jul 7

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How could Democrats replace Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race – and who might they choose?

Democrats weigh options as controversial Senate nominee faces calls to drop out of race after sexual assault allegation

The Guardian - US · Jul 7

Bernie Sanders Calls Now The Most 'Dangerous Moment' In American History At 'Fighting Oligarchy' Rally

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) drew more than 6,500 people to a Labor Day rally in Portland, endorsing two Democratic candidates who cast themselves as champions of workers and vowed to build a government that serves everyday people and not billionaires.

Benzinga · Sep 2, 2025

Hannah Pingree, daughter of Maine congresswoman, enters race for governor - Roll Call

Former Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree, the daughter of Rep. Chellie Pingree, launched a bid for governor Tuesday.

Roll Call · Jun 10, 2025

The ‘Remnant Alliance’ Is Coming for a School Board Near You

A new coalition of Christian nationalist groups is mobilizing congregations to take over Texas school boards.

Texas Observer · May 8, 2024

Trump back on Maine ballot — for now

Pine Tree State in an uproar as Republicans try to impeach top election official, Trump lawyers demand more delay

Salon · Jan 10, 2024

Lack of rural lawyers leaves much of America without support

While the running joke may be that there are too many lawyers in the world, in many rural places in the United States, there are demonstrably too few.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

Black Californians have long celebrated cowboy culture. We're just catching up

LOS ANGELES — Ron Jennings grew up in Los Angeles, but he's all country, right down to his cowboy hat and folksy twang.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 8, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2022

From Maywood to the league: A look back at Proviso East’s NBA pipeline

The basketball powerhouse in Maywood has churned out a dozen players who have played or are currently playing in the NBA. That list includes six first-round picks.

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