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Maine Votes as Graham Platner’s Past Poses New Conundrums

Maine Votes as Graham Platner’s Past Poses New Conundrums

The Daily vor 3 Monaten

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On Tuesday, Maine will vote in a high-stakes primary contest for
a Senate seat that Democrats think they can win back from
Republicans for the first time in decades. Democrats are pinning
their hopes on Graham Platner, a progressive who has faced a
string of scandals.

Today, Lisa Lerer and Katie Glueck discuss what this race means
for Maine and for the prospects of the Democratic Party.

Guest:

Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent
for The New York Times.

Katie Glueck, a political reporter at The New
York Times.

Background reading:

Several women who dated Mr. Platner recall “unsettling”
behavior.

Politicians, officials and strategists have wrestled with how
to respond to new reporting on Mr. Platner’s past behavior.

Photo: Amanda Sabga/Reuters

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