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Graham Platner has suddenly canceled multiple campaign events across Maine and says he’s taking time to reflect on his path forward. You need to see this before the July 13 deadline forces Democrats to make a big decision on their Senate candidate. This story is about more than one politician’s troubles. Graham Platner is the Democrat trying to unseat Susan Collins in one of the most important Senate races of 2026. He’s been leading in some polls, but new allegations of sexual assault from an ex-girlfriend have surfaced, on top of earlier claims from other former partners, old social media posts, and other baggage. Instead of facing voters at town halls in places like Augusta and Gorham, his schedule is suddenly clear. Meanwhile, big names in the Democratic Party like Bernie Sanders and Chuck Schumer are still fully behind him. For regular Americans watching the fight for Senate control, it’s a reminder that character questions don’t just go away because a party wants to flip a seat. The July 13 cutoff means Maine Democrats have to decide fast whether to keep Platner on the ballot or find a replacement. It raises real questions about what voters in Maine and across the country are being asked to accept in the name of political power. It’s the kind of situation that makes you wonder how much the political class thinks regular folks will just look the other way when the stakes are this high for control of the Senate.Pat also covered: German fan left in tears after experiencing real American hospitality in Boston. Is Mitch McConnell still fit to serve? New concerns emerge. Evidence presented in Tyler Robinson’s hearing for the Charlie Kirk assassination. Sunny Hostin keeps pushing fake information on "The View." Flashback: Jim Acosta once gushed about President Obama.Do you think Democrats will actually replace Graham Platner before the deadline passes? Have you noticed how quickly party leaders rally around candidates with serious red flags when it serves their goals?If you want unfiltered truth and common-sense analysis that cuts through the noise on stories like this one, hit subscribe and turn on notifications.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

