The Platner Debacle: What It Says About the Democratic Party's Priorities The sudden withdrawal of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race due to sexual assault allegations has left Democrats reeling.
This episode raises fundamental questions about the party's approach to candidate recruitment and vetting, as well as its priorities in this critical election cycle.
Platner's campaign imploded rapidly once the allegations surfaced. His prominent supporters, including Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, quickly distanced themselves from him.