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17. "Bernie Sanders joins Democrats' calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as window to replace him narr

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Tue Jul 7, 2026, 01:17 PM

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Bernie Sanders joins Democrats’ calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as window to replace him narrows – live
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/07/graham-platner-democrats-senate-maine-trump-nato-us-politics-latest-news-updates

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Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan has joined the chorus of Democrats rescinding their endorsements of Graham Platner and urging him to drop out of the Maine Senate race as the window to replace him narrows.

Tlaib wrote on X:

I am withdrawing my endorsement of Graham Platner and calling on him to exit the race immediately so that he can be replaced by a progressive fighter who will deliver for the people and help win back the Senate. These allegations are devastating and must be taken seriously.

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New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. [View all] demmiblue 23 hrs ago OP

Why hasn't Platner ended his campaign yet? leftstreet 23 hrs ago #1

He thinks he can... 2naSalit 23 hrs ago #2

Wow. That seems a bit Trumpy leftstreet 23 hrs ago #4

Indeed... 2naSalit 23 hrs ago #7

Is he another Fetterman? Fetterman is a Democrat only by registration, but his heart and mind are somewhere else. Escurumbele 21 hrs ago #29

Couldn't tell ya... 2naSalit 21 hrs ago #36

It always appeared that way to me ... n/t wackadoo wabbit 13 hrs ago #55

Yea, he's a control freak, thinks he still has options. WinningAgain 23 hrs ago #11

However, because of the rules, he does have leverage karynnj 23 hrs ago #13

The next... 2naSalit 23 hrs ago #15

Um. He won the primary. He can't be replaced unless/until he agrees to drop out. Wiz Imp 23 hrs ago #18

Right... 2naSalit 21 hrs ago #33

Full primary results GJGCA 22 hrs ago #20

Freudian slip? ABC123Easy 21 hrs ago #42

Jimminy that's embarrassing GJGCA 20 hrs ago #43

Don't be embarrassed ABC123Easy 17 hrs ago #49

If that's what Maine wants karynnj 22 hrs ago #21

Given those numbers... 2naSalit 21 hrs ago #34

People love to vote for their second choice. AloeVera 21 hrs ago #38

ranked choice voting! that is why it exists. rampartd 16 hrs ago #53

Thanks... 2naSalit 15 hrs ago #54

That's a question for him. He is not required to drop out. Wiz Imp 22 hrs ago #19

I know. He should think of his supporters leftstreet 22 hrs ago #22

He's making this all about him, not about Maine or the party mcar 22 hrs ago #25

Maybe he'll recognize the inevitable when the Dem money spigot dries up MorbidButterflyTat 19 hrs ago #47

Ralph Northam playbook n/t Shrek 22 hrs ago #24

Cuomo never stepped aside, even after he was kicked out for his allegations MakeThemCry 21 hrs ago #32

But you just explained it leftstreet 21 hrs ago #41

The party shouldn't have supported Cuomo either EdmondDantes_ 20 hrs ago #44

Color me shocked pinkstarburst 20 hrs ago #46

Reactions have been swift Torchlight 23 hrs ago #3

Actually, it can be become a strength for the next candidate: "Unlike Susan Collins.... 68er 23 hrs ago #5

Oh, snap! mwmisses4289 21 hrs ago #30

His detractor list... 2naSalit 23 hrs ago #9

! MorbidButterflyTat 19 hrs ago #48

Yeah, he's toast. Wednesdays 23 hrs ago #6

Is there time for him to register as a Republican? usonian 23 hrs ago #8

I think in today's political climate... kentuck 23 hrs ago #12

So sorry to say, you're right. usonian 23 hrs ago #16

Without Bernie, he will have lost a huge source of support... kentuck 23 hrs ago #10

The fact that Bernie spoke with Platner personally about this matters Tom Rinaldo 23 hrs ago #14

Dire consequences for Vermont? DFW 21 hrs ago #26

Well, you know, all those small New England States are pretty much the same... Tom Rinaldo 21 hrs ago #27

the dire consequences of Susan Collins retaining her seat eShirl 21 hrs ago #31

"Bernie Sanders joins Democrats' calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as window to replace him narr orleans 23 hrs ago #17

Bernie needs to vet people *before* endorsing, rather than cleaning up Maru Kitteh 22 hrs ago #23

From December 6, 2017: DFW 21 hrs ago #40

December 7, 2017 + December 6, 2017 Celerity 17 hrs ago #52

There were 33 Democratic Senators that urged Al to resign. DFW 9 hrs ago #56

Some of the accusers were Democrats, including a Dem staffer. Years ago I did a deep dive and the only Democratic Celerity 9 hrs ago #57

I saw who they were and where they came from. DFW 6 hrs ago #59

It's about damned time. NT abbeyco 21 hrs ago #28

Didn't someone explain to Platner LilElf70 21 hrs ago #35

I'm scared about more than Graham Platner OddMom20 21 hrs ago #37

If those that live in Maine want him then he should stay. They in Maine should decide for Maine. dave99 21 hrs ago #39

I remember quite vividly what happened the last time Dr. T 20 hrs ago #45

I think that being a state election, and one with a small population, changing candidates now... Raftergirl 17 hrs ago #50

It worked when NJ swapped Torrecelli out and Lautenberg in karynnj 17 hrs ago #51

Be nice if Sen Sanders had another Cha 8 hrs ago #58

Platner had a relationship with Sanders prior to securing the nomination. QueerDuck 5 hrs ago #60

Hi QD, I'd like to discuss Cha 5 hrs ago #61