After a woman accused Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, of rape, he denied the allegation but said he was taking time to “reflect” on his path forward.

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[–] [S] 2 points 4 months ago (4 children)

It's possible to replace him if he drops out of the race in the next few days. I suspect a decent replacement would stand a better chance at winning the election.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (3 children)

    Like on the ticket as a Democrat and everything? I thought it was too late, and an independent doesn't have the time to build name recognition

    If there's a better way to salvage this I'm all for it... I'm just so sick of how politicians can shit into the fan and just slink off without consequences

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    Per the NYT

    Graham Platner can be replaced as the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine if he withdraws from the race by next Monday, and state law would then give the state Democratic Party until July 27 to name a replacement.

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