Graham Platner threatens to upend Schumer battle plan in Maine
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's midterm recruitment strategy is under pressure as his preferred candidates face primary challenges in Maine and elsewhere.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's midterm recruitment strategy is under pressure as his preferred candidates face primary challenges in Maine and elsewhere.
Progressive Graham Platner holds a significant lead over Chuck Schumer’s preferred candidate, Gov. Janet Mills, in Maine's Democratic Senate primary. The race threatens national Democratic strategy as Platner faces scrutiny over past controversial comments while leading in both polls and fundraising.
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