Prominent Democrats are calling for a change in Maine's U.S. Senate race, urging Graham Platner to withdraw from the contest. In a surprising move, several high-profile Democrats have stepped forward to express concerns about Platner's candidacy, citing concerns that could impact the party's chances in the upcoming election. As the 2024 election season heats up, Democrats are increasingly focused on key battleground states like Maine, where the Senate seat is up for grabs. Ahead of the general election, party strategists are reevaluating their candidates and Platner's candidacy has become a focal point of debate within the Democratic Party.
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Joel Payne about prominent Democrats on the national and state levels urging Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine's U.S. Senate race.
