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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 Yesterday OP

Why hasn't Platner ended his campaign yet? leftstreet Yesterday #1

He thinks he can... 2naSalit Yesterday #2

Wow. That seems a bit Trumpy leftstreet Yesterday #4

Indeed... 2naSalit Yesterday #7

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

Couldn't tell ya... 2naSalit Yesterday #36

It always appeared that way to me ... n/t wackadoo wabbit 21 hrs ago #55

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

However, because of the rules, he does have leverage karynnj Yesterday #13

The next... 2naSalit Yesterday #15

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

Right... 2naSalit Yesterday #33

Full primary results GJGCA Yesterday #20

Freudian slip? ABC123Easy Yesterday #42

Jimminy that's embarrassing GJGCA Yesterday #43

Don't be embarrassed ABC123Easy Yesterday #49

If that's what Maine wants karynnj Yesterday #21

Given those numbers... 2naSalit Yesterday #34

People love to vote for their second choice. AloeVera Yesterday #38

ranked choice voting! that is why it exists. rampartd 23 hrs ago #53

Thanks... 2naSalit 23 hrs ago #54

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

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

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

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

Ralph Northam playbook n/t Shrek Yesterday #24

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

But you just explained it leftstreet Yesterday #41

The party shouldn't have supported Cuomo either EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #44

Color me shocked pinkstarburst Yesterday #46

Reactions have been swift Torchlight Yesterday #3

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

Oh, snap! mwmisses4289 Yesterday #30

His detractor list... 2naSalit Yesterday #9

! MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #48

Yeah, he's toast. Wednesdays Yesterday #6

Is there time for him to register as a Republican? usonian Yesterday #8

I think in today's political climate... kentuck Yesterday #12

So sorry to say, you're right. usonian Yesterday #16

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

The fact that Bernie spoke with Platner personally about this matters Tom Rinaldo Yesterday #14

Dire consequences for Vermont? DFW Yesterday #26

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

the dire consequences of Susan Collins retaining her seat eShirl Yesterday #31

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

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

From December 6, 2017: DFW Yesterday #40

December 7, 2017 + December 6, 2017 Celerity Yesterday #52

There were 33 Democratic Senators that urged Al to resign. DFW 17 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 17 hrs ago #57

I saw who they were and where they came from. DFW 14 hrs ago #59

It's about damned time. NT abbeyco Yesterday #28

Didn't someone explain to Platner LilElf70 Yesterday #35

I'm scared about more than Graham Platner OddMom20 Yesterday #37

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

I remember quite vividly what happened the last time Dr. T Yesterday #45

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

It worked when NJ swapped Torrecelli out and Lautenberg in karynnj Yesterday #51

Be nice if Sen Sanders had another Cha 16 hrs ago #58

Platner had a relationship with Sanders prior to securing the nomination. QueerDuck 13 hrs ago #60

Hi QD, I'd like to discuss Cha 13 hrs ago #61