Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes
Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the party's left wing and moderates.
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"We're doing it because of the structures that are being taken away from us by those in power."
— Graham Platner , Politician
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Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the party's left wing and moderates.
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