Dem senators deflect questions on Platner's scandal-plagued campaign: 'Not following that race closely'

Democratic senators have largely avoided commenting on Graham Platner, the controversial Maine Democratic Senate candidate seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins, citing lack of focus on the race. Platner faces scrutiny over resurfaced comments he made on social media regarding sexual assault, race, and other sensitive topics. Democrats are divided on whether to address the candidate's problematic past publicly.