Maine Democratic Voters Defy Scandal, Elect Marine Veteran to Senate Primary In a stunning upset, a Marine veteran has won 72% of the vote in Maine's Democratic Senate primary, despite allegations of infidelity and abuse that surfaced during the campaign. The candidate's ability to shrug off these scandals and secure the nomination has raised eyebrows, but it remains to be seen whether this momentum will carry over to the general election. The victory is a significant one for the candidate, who now faces a competitive race against their Republican opponent in the fall. With the general election looming, Democrats are watching closely to see how the candidate will address the lingering allegations and whether they will impact their chances of winning the Senate seat.
Marine veteran won 72% of the vote despite infidelity and abuse allegations that emerged during primary campaignPlatner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primarySign up for the Breaking News US emailEuropean confidence in an American “security guarantee” has hit a historic low, a survey suggests, with only one in 10 people across 15 countries seeing the US as an ally and majorities in all doubting it would come to their aid if they were attacked.The survey, published on Wednesday by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) thinktank before critical G7 and Nato summits in France and Turkey over the coming weeks, revealed “deep European distrust in the US”, the authors said. Continue reading...
