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Platner told his staff he will file to withdraw from the Maine Senate race by Monday's 5 p.m. deadline; as of Thursday, no official withdrawal had been filed, prompting a Democratic nominating convention to pick a replacement amid intra-party tensions over the process.
Democrats are weighing Patrick Dempsey as a potential replacement for embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner ahead of a July 13 withdrawal deadline; Platner faces a sexual assault accusation from a former girlfriend, and Dempsey—though Maine-born with a Kennebunkport home—has not signaled interest in running.
Democrat Graham Platner, who is facing a 2021 sexual assault allegation, has not announced whether he will stay in Maine’s Senate race, with his campaign and the state Democratic Party publicly sparring over his path forward and delaying a final decision more than 48 hours after he signaled a possible withdrawal.
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has become increasingly isolated from his party in rural Maine as his once-promising bid appears to end; party officials push to replace him with a viable challenger to Republican Sen. Susan Collins, while Platner weighs withdrawal amid controversy.
The piece argues that a wave of insurgent Democrats in 2026 isn’t driven solely by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). While figures like Zohran Mamdani and Melat Kiros have DSA backing, many nominations come from candidates who don’t identify as socialist. The analysis likens the movement to a Tea Party–style factional shift, noting that nonideological factors such as age, race, leadership attitudes, and positions on Israel/Palestine help shape primaries. If Democrats win a narrow House, DSA members could be pivotal, but the broader insurgent cohort—DSA or not—will likely intensify internal divisions and force the party to reckon with diverse approaches to representing constituents.
Several Democratic leaders and major backers, including Senate Democrats and the Maine Democratic Party, pulled endorsements and urged Graham Platner to drop out of the U.S. Senate race against Susan Collins after a former dating partner accused him of sexual assault; Platner denies the allegation but acknowledges the political fallout as allies scramble to nominate a replacement.
Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspended her Michigan Senate campaign, scrambling a pivotal 2026 race and prompting shifts in the contest as candidates recalibrate in the lead-up to the elections.
Democratic voices, led by James Talarico, are crafting a forward-looking political language. In his Corpus Christi nomination speech for U.S. Senate, he anchors his vision in Barbara Jordan’s legacy and Texas history, arguing Texans are “big” enough for unity across backgrounds. He rails against billionaire megadonors who he says are shrinking the state and democracy, and urges a nonpartisan push to make Texas big again by investing in schools, the economy, and rights. The speech links Texas pride with a broader national, inclusive future.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says Republicans can use him as the Democratic Party's poster child, telling them to let it happen after endorsing progressive candidates; he touts policy wins like rent freezes for nearly a million rent-stabilized units, expanded free childcare, and pothole repairs, arguing there is a hunger for a working-class-focused politics and criticizing centrists and Trump-focused messaging.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his backed primary wins reflect a return to Democratic tradition focused on New Deal-inspired, working-class priorities and pragmatic democratic socialism that delivers for ordinary people, not a manifesto; he highlighted Chevalier’s and Lander’s victories as partners in practical governance.
At a Maryland Democratic Party gala, Biden defended his record and blasted Trump during his remarks, then, after finishing, sought guidance on which way to leave the stage. The piece notes his prior awkward exits at public events and even references a health claim mentioned in the article.
James Carville says Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Mamdani-backed NY-13 candidate, should not be associated with the Democratic Party and should form her own movement, warning that she wouldn’t receive committee assignments if Democrats hold the majority due to her anti-Democratic and anti-Israel positions.
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani led key victories in New York’s Tuesday primaries, signaling greater influence for the left in the Democratic Party, while establishment candidates backed by corporate interests prevailed in other contests, pointing to a mixed but notable shift in momentum across races.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used a Brooklyn rally to sharply criticize the Democratic Party and publicly back three progressive candidates (Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier) in New York’s upcoming congressional primaries. He argued the party’s current approach risks losing presidential elections and urged bold change now, highlighting opposition to corruption-fueled ads and pressure from groups like AIPAC. His slate targets incumbents Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat, pitting party unity against a broader push for electoral reform and new leadership ahead of the 2026 elections.
Hillary Clinton told The New Yorker that Biden’s decision to run again in 2024 was a “terrible mistake,” arguing that virtually any other Democrat could have beaten Trump; she said Biden should have passed the torch in 2023, noting that Harris ran after Biden’s departure and lost, with the party autopsy shaping the discussion. A Biden spokesman declined to comment.