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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

Unpacking Graham Platner’s strange hostage video and what it means for the midterms

from 10 Minute Drill · host Matt Whitlock

Graham Platner's Senate campaign is over — but he refused to go quietly. According to Politico, Platner's own top aides urged him to strike a conciliatory, gratitude-focused tone in his withdrawal announcement. He said no.  Sources say Platner made it a condition of dropping out that he'd get to blast the Democratic establishment on his way out, training more fire on his own party than on Senator Susan Collins or Republicans. Now Maine Democrats are scrambling to pick a replacement, with insiders reportedly eyeing a roughly 600-person nominating convention — 500 delegates chosen proportionally by county committees, and the rest from the state committee.  0:00 - Intro 0:30 - The End of Platner’s Senate Run 5:00 - This Week’s Top 5 Stories

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