The Maine Democratic Party has accused Graham Platner's team of repeatedly attempting to "put their thumb on the scale" in the process of selecting a new nominee, should the embattled veteran end his Senate campaign as expected.
Baldacci Blasts Platner's Influence
State Senator Joe Baldacci, who lost the Democratic primary for Maine's second congressional district, criticized Platner for trying to influence the selection of his replacement. "Guess what, after you have put the Democratic Party in a shambles and undermined all Democratic candidates running for office in Maine, then you should have no say in who will be your successor," Baldacci wrote this week.
His comments came after a woman accused Platner of sexual assault, leading to the collapse of his campaign and the loss of key endorsements.
Impact on General Election
Baldacci added that any alternative candidate with a close tie to Platner would be carrying "a lead weight" into the general election. The Maine Democratic Party has not yet announced a timeline for selecting a new nominee if Platner withdraws.
