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Democrats stick with Platner while bracing for more dirt
Democrats continue supporting Graham Platner for the Maine Senate despite scandals involving sexual messages and past controversies, while anticipating further damaging revelations. Platner's campaign acknowledges the reports but frames them as resolved, and Democrats emphasize focusing on national issues over personal scandals.
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