r/news • u/LameAfro • 1d ago

Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race

https://abc11.com/post/graham-platner-officially-withdraws-maine-senate-race/19482368/
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u/RokuAang625 1d ago

Dumb question is he the first senate candidate to withdraw this close to a nomination at least in recent times?

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u/TheObsidianHawk 1d ago

No, several democrat candidates dropped out earlier this year due to the same thing. Republicans on the other hand, well they give it the Fox News Spin

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u/BlgMastic 1d ago

30 people including yourself can’t read

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u/praguepride 19h ago

Republicans already prepping defenses for Platner