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Graham Platner’s campaign quietly polled replacement options yesterday, finding that former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson measured the best against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
- Social worker Paige Loud and Maine Beer Company co-founder Dan Kleban could also throw their hats in the ring.
- The state Democratic Party has an emergency meeting scheduled for this afternoon.
A TV station reported that Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger said Platner had called in support of her succeeding him — which Platner’s campaign spokesperson denied, telling NOTUS’ Igor Bobic: “He’s not made any decision on endorsing. Graham called Valli to thank her for her support and encouraged her to consider running if he stepped down.”
“It’s over,” President Donald Trump said of the ceasefire with Iran and the countries’ memorandum of understanding. “I don’t want to deal with them, but they’re scum. … They’re led by sick people, and they’re vicious, violent people.”