Melissa DeRosa

A judge ruled that taxpayers will not cover over $700,000 in legal fees for Melissa DeRosa, a close aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The decision was announced Wednesday.

Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine has sparked Democratic Party divisions over the 'vote blue no matter who' strategy, with centrists criticizing his nomination while left-wing figures highlight his coalition-building approach. Rep. Jake Auchincloss faced backlash for implying support for Susan Collins over Platner, prompting a retraction, and centrists like Melissa DeRosa argue losing Maine may be acceptable.

Democrats are distancing from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner due to scandals including a Nazi symbol tattoo and inflammatory Reddit posts, sparking warnings of a party 'civil war' between moderates and left-wing factions. Platner's controversial candidacy has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democratic leaders, despite his national profile boost from appearing on Time magazine's cover.

Democratic officials are distancing from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner due to scandals, including a Nazi tattoo and inflammatory Reddit posts, sparking fears of a party 'civil war'. The conflict highlights tensions between moderate and progressive Democrats as Platner's candidacy jeopardizes Senate race viability.