Democrats grapple with Platner fallout ahead of Maine Senate primary

Democrats are wrestling with scrutiny of outsider Graham Platner as Maine’s eight‑day Senate primary nears, weighing a break‑glass option to replace the nominee if damaging revelations arise (a move that would be handled at a party convention and only if Platner withdraws by July 13); while some Mills allies push to reactivate her campaign, other Democrats back Platner, arguing the race should center on working‑family issues against Susan Collins.