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Maine’s Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is in deep trouble just nine days before the primary, after explicit text messages from his past resurface — discovered by his wife last spring and now dominating headlines. The campaign initially treated it as private, even holding a rally with Bernie Sanders, but media outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times have turned it into a political firestorm. Platner’s wife called the coverage “gossip” and confirmed they’re in marriage counseling, while top Democrats like Cory Booker and Chris Murphy tread carefully — endorsing Platner’s service but avoiding direct support. Polls showed Platner ahead before the scandal, but now the race is shifting from policy to personal drama — a high-stakes test for both the candidate and the party.

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