Senate Democratic caucus
Coverage of Senate Democratic caucus in the Nexus archive.
- More than half of Senate Democrats have urged Platner to drop out
More than half of Senate Democrats have called for Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation from a former date. Over 31 of 47 Democratic senators, including leaders like Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, urged Platner to withdraw, with the DSCC vowing not to support his campaign if he remains on the ballot.
- Sen. Brian Schatz to fundraise for Graham Platner amid scandals
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) is hosting a virtual fundraising event for Graham Platner amid scandals involving sexually explicit texts and allegations of a Nazi symbol tattoo. The event, part of efforts to support Platner's Senate campaign in Maine, occurs as Democrats debate his candidacy.
- Fetterman laughs when asked about relationship with Democrats: ‘Well, I mean, cordial’
Centrist Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) humorously admitted he is not 'popular' in the Senate Democratic caucus, despite flipping a key Senate seat from Republican Pat Toomey to secure Democratic majority control in 2023-2024. His remarks came during a Fox News interview where he described his relationship with fellow Democrats as 'cordial.'