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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 40 MIN

"Senate Democrats plan for a post-Platner race"

from Deadline: White House · host Nicolle Wallace, Michael Sheperd, Basil Smikle, Alex Wagner, Michael Feinberg, Amanda Carpenter

July 7, 2026; 4pm: Time is of the essence, as Platner must drop out by this upcoming Monday, July 13, in order for Democrats to be able to replace him on the ballot. If he does drop out, the Maine Democratic Party has until July 27 to replace him on the ballot.   For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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New allegations against the embattled Democratic nominee for Maine's Senate seat Graham Platner, this time of rape, may finally force him from the race.

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