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Maine’s Senate race is spiraling as Democratic nominee Graham Platner faces fresh sexual assault allegations, adding to past scandals including mistreatment of women and a hidden Nazi tattoo. Top Democrats, from Bernie Sanders to Chuck Schumer, are urging him to drop out, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has vowed not to fund his campaign. Meanwhile, Trump-aligned operatives see the chaos as a potential GOP advantage, hoping the turmoil weakens the Democratic ticket regardless of who replaces Platner. With key deadlines looming—July 13th for withdrawal and July 27th for a replacement—potential picks like Janet Mills or Troy Jackson face skepticism. Republicans remain confident incumbent Susan Collins will prevail, though they admit the race could still be expensive and fiercely contested.

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