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Replacing Senate Candidates Is a Risky Business
There have been more losses than wins for substitute U.S. Senate candidates. But Graham Platner’s replacement in Maine isn’t necessarily doomed.
Black Tech Saturdays: The business of golf
Looking to check off that next career goal? How about a round of golf?
Graham Platner and the Politics of ‘Star Search’
It’s now a talent show, with agents and casting directors combing the countryside to find the next big thing.
MidFirst Business Credit Appoints Nelson as Business Development Officer
MidFirst Business Credit, a subsidiary of MidFirst Bank, a privately owned bank, appointed Graham Nelson as vice president, business development officer,
Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties
The populist Platner resembles Donald Trump in key ways.
Maine Democrat: Graham Platner causing “distrust” by delaying formal exit
Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood
Akiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia.
Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood
Akiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia.
Harold Ford Jr: Our character standards have changed in politics
‘The Five’ analyzes the Democratic Party’s path forward after Graham Platner dropped out of the Maine U.S. Senate race.
Democrats seek a way forward amid finger-pointing in Maine
Leaders of the Maine Democratic Party are still working toward a process to replace Graham Platner, without angering his supporters.
Can't believe 'moral depravity' of the Democratic Party, political commentator expresses
'Fox News @ Night' panelists Brianna Lyman and Shirin Yadegar discuss Graham Platner's withdrawal from the Maine Senate race following allegations against him.
Who will replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot?
Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat, This, after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced he's withdrawing from the race after a sexual assault allegation.
Maine Democrats seek path forward in critical US Senate race
At least five candidates have come forward in the hours since Graham Platner dropped out less than three weeks before the ballot deadline.
Who will replace Graham Platner on the ballot? 7 Democrats to watch
Whoever is selected will have less than four months before facing longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election.
1 in 5 teens are using AI for mental health -- Here’s what parents need to know
A new study finds 1 in 5 teens and young adults are turning to AI when they are feeling sad, stressed or scared.
Patrick Dempsey says he's not running for Senate in Maine as Democrats weigh a replacement
The “Grey’s Anatomy” star quashed speculation that he was among those being considered to replace embattled Democratic nominee Graham Platner.
Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues featuring Power Four players and Notre Dame
Yahoo Sports is launching college fantasy football leagues featuring a pool of players from Power Four conferences and Notre Dame.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - JU Law dean calls Downtown campus 'rocket fuel'
Live updates: U.S. and Iran escalate attacks; jockeying starts in Maine after Graham Platner drops Senate bid
Get live updates and the latest news as the U.S. and Iran escalate attacks and Maine Democrats jockey to replace Graham Platner as the party nominee for Senate after he withdraws from the race.
Maine Democrats plan convention to replace Platner
The Maine Democratic Party has voted to hold a convention now that Graham Platner has announced he'll drop out of the U.S. Senate race.
Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after a woman who dated him said he drunkenly forced her to have sex despite her telling him to stop. Platner denies the allegation.
Florida SpaceX launch makes ‘space jellyfish’ effect in sky. Here’s the science behind it.
If you looked up early Wednesday morning in Central Florida and saw what appeared to be a glowing jellyfish floating in the sky, you were not alone.
In Graham Platner’s coastal Maine hometown, his fall is personal
Residents of Sullivan, Maine, are left to ponder what it means to enter the maelstrom of national politics, and what might be exposed along the way.
Australia agrees to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate
Australia has agreed to sell uranium to India for peaceful purposes.
Graham Platner debacle puts Democrats in grave danger of blowing it in the midterms
The meltdown in Maine’s Senate race risks the Democrats’ opportunity to turn Trump into a lame duck president.
Democrats Face a Maine-Size Mess After Platner Withdraws
The party is getting a redo, but will they blow it?
Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.
The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.
Graham Platner says he'll withdraw from Senate race in Maine
Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt.
Graham Platner drops out of U.S. Senate race, opening narrow path to replace him
Graham Platner's exit from the race comes just days before a statutory deadline allowing the Maine Democratic Party to replace him by July 27. So far, party leaders aren't saying how that process is going to work.
Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape
Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top Democrats to withdraw their support.
Graham Platner drops out of Senate race, allowing Maine Democrats to replace him
His decision comes within days of a key deadline, allowing Maine’s Democratic Party to select a new candidate to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a critical contest for Senate control.
9 possible candidates who could replace Platner on Maine’s ballot
Will Democrats choose another progressive nominee or distance themselves from Graham Platner’s wing of the party amid his scandals?
Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid, clearing way for Democrats to pick new nominee
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner said Wednesday he was ending his campaign, clearing the way for Democrats to select a new candidate to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the most important contests of November’s midterm elections.
Graham Platner ends U.S. Senate campaign in Maine
Maine Democrats have until July 27 to choose a replacement candidate to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R).
Patrick Dempsey doesn’t want to replace Graham Platner in Maine U.S. Senate race
In a new op-ed, Patrick Dempsey declared he’s ‘concerned about the direction our country is heading,’ but will not replace Graham Platner in the Maine U.S. Senate race after calls mount for the Democratic nominee to drop out following sexual assault allegations against him.
Platner leave Democrats with egg on their faces
Democrats have a number of Graham Platner-related problems as they await his decision on whether to drop out of the Maine Senate race amid a rape allegation he denies.
Democratic fighting escalates in Maine as Graham Platner stalls on making a decision
Platner’s campaign and the state party have been publicly sparring, with the campaign denying it’s trying to unduly influence who would replace him as the Senate nominee.
How Did We Get Graham Platner, Anyway? The Answer Is the Problem.
Democrats need to learn this lesson.
Who is Valli Geiger? Meet the Maine Dem that Platner is urging to run for Senate
Maine state Rep. Valli Geiger said Graham Platner encouraged her to consider replacing him in the Senate race but he has not dropped out yet and others are being discussed as possible contenders.
Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents
Graham Platner’s Senate campaign has imploded amid credible accusations of rape. A Maine political scientist looks at what happened and how the populist Platner resembles Donald Trump in key ways.
DCPS ends Hazel Health partnership, mental health resources still available for students, families
Duval County Public Schools ended its partnership with Hazel Health on June 30 after several years of school-based telehealth support for students across the district.
It’s Time for Maine to Ditch Platner — But Not the Politics That Won Over Voters
Graham Platner's should drop his bid to be Maine's next senator. The movement that won over voters should choose his replacement.
Graham Platner, Bob Dylan and the concept of leverage
Graham Platner is the only one who can make a decision about his role in the Senate race going forward. And Platner has nothing to lose.
What to know about Graham Platner and the Maine US Senate race
Here's what we know about the Maine Senate race and what could be next.
Graham Platner, isolated, defies Maine Democrats as they try to hatch a plan
People close to the Senate candidate’s campaign say that they know he has to drop out but that Platner has struggled with the decision.
Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race
The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate.
Rahm Emanuel warns that Israel has become a 'territorial pariah' in a blistering speech
Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate, warns that Israel is becoming isolated due to its leadership.
GOP senator accuses NYT of sitting on bombshell allegation to protect Schumer, Dems
Sen. Tim Scott accuses Chuck Schumer and The New York Times of coordinating to delay damaging allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.
Platner’s campaign working to navigate exit from consequential Maine race, sources say
Graham Platner and a small team of strategists behind his candidacy are trying to navigate an exit from the consequential Senate race in Maine without entirely squandering the movement he built, people familiar with the matter said, rather than digging in or trying to find a path forward for his candidacy.
Morning 4: Michigan Cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 700 cases as health officials search for source
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Michigan Cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 700 cases as health officials search for source
More than 700 Michiganders have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis, a severe stomach bug linked to parasites found in food or water, and health officials warn the worst may not be over.
Balancing mental health with sound
How do we take care of ourselves when we are so busy working and taking o stress and exhaustion because we are taking care of everything and everyone else?
The Low-Key Lawyer at the Center of the Search for a Platner Replacement
Charles Dingman, chair of the Maine Democratic Party and a progressive, would play a key role in choosing the state’s Democratic Senate candidate if Graham Platner leaves the race.
‘Running out of time’: Family demands medical transfer for Huron Valley prisoner over health concerns
An inmate at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility has died two weeks after being hospitalized, marking a fourth inmate death within two months.
Platner may be finished, but voters' hunger for change and willingness to take risks will remain
Graham Platner's bid for Maine Senate may be all but over, but it's likely other candidates will find themselves on a similar path in the future.
VIDEO: Universal Celestial Goodnight marks new era in nighttime entertainment
Universal Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe brings full-scale fireworks, synchronized lighting, and dancing fountains to Celestial Park in what may be the resort's most ambitious nighttime spectacular yet.
Maine Democrats have begun to plan for how to replace Senate nominee Graham Platner if he steps aside
Top Maine Democrat Says Platner Will Have ‘No Role’ in Picking Next Nominee
A leading state party official said that Graham Platner’s team had “repeatedly” tried to “put their thumb on the scale,” but he would not influence how the party chose a new Senate candidate.
AP honors Breanna Stewart as one of the top women’s college players during the Top 25 poll era
The Associated Press honored Breanna Stewart before the New York Liberty’s game Tuesday night for being one of the greatest women’s college basketball players during the 50 years of the Top 25 poll.
From chicken, waffles to luxury hotels: FIFA World Cup 2026 boosts Houston businesses
A Grambling State University student working at a Houston café and a century-old downtown hotel are among the local businesses feeling the financial impact of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the numbers tell the story.
These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race
Mr. Platner has not yet withdrawn from the race after a rape allegation, but Democrats in the state and nationally are already exploring potential alternatives.
‘We don’t know how long we can survive’: Church Street business owner hopes new project flourishes
"Since COVID-19, the foot traffic is very, very slow," business owner Yehya Rizeq said of Church Street in downtown Orlando. "It’s not recovered yet." A new project breaking ground hopes to change that, but Rizeq worries they can't survive much longer.
Graham Platner's ruined campaign in Maine adds pressures for Democrats
Platner had entered the race as an outsider and was seen as riding a progressive, anti-establishment wave of support.
If Platner stays on ballot ‘the seat is gone’ for Democrats: Political analyst
Pressure mounts on Graham Platner (D) to exit the Maine senate race amid allegations of sexual assault he denies. NBC News reporters Sahil Kapur and Jon Allen discuss the political fallout for Platner and where the race goes from here. Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for the Cook Political Report, talks about Democrats’ chances to flip the Senate without Maine.
Local businesses evacuated after natural gas line breaks in Jacksonville’s San Marco neighborhood
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department are investigating a two-inch break in a natural gas line on Kings Avenue near Naugle Way in Jacksonville’s San Marco neighborhood.
Platner’s three-day vetting job comes back to haunt Dems as rape allegation rocks Senate bid
Democratic operatives paid only $6,250 for a rushed background check on Graham Platner, missing a Nazi tattoo, rape allegations, and Reddit posts.
Maine Democrats jockey to replace Graham Platner as he faces pressure to drop out
As of Tuesday morning, Platner remained undecided about whether to drop out of the race and wants to see a replacement nominee who shares his vision, according to a source.
Who will replace Graham Platner if he drops out? Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee.
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
What could Democrats have done differently about Graham Platner?
She recruits progressive candidates for a living. We asked what went so wrong here.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Cases rise to over 700 in Michigan, 36 reported hospitalizations
A parasite outbreak continues to rapidly rise in Michigan, with state health officials reporting more than 700 cases.
Sanders says Platner should drop out of Maine's US Senate race
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner should step aside after a sexual assault allegation.
George E. Johnson Sr., founder of a pioneering Black hair care business, dies at 99
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Sen. Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of the race after sexual assault allegation
Sanders, Platner's longtime backer, joined the chorus Tuesday saying that he spoke with Platner and that "in light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”
Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to drop Senate bid
The senator from Vermont has been a key backer of the insurgent Democratic candidate in Maine.
Analysis | What Graham Platner’s rise and unraveling reveal about the politics of 2026
In their rush to find a strong candidate to run again Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Democrats should have more thoroughly vetted their party's nominee.
Why Democrats need Graham Platner to go away
A lot of people called for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine’s Senate race Monday night, after a rape allegation surfaced against the Democratic nominee. But relatively few of them were Republicans.
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner denied the allegation on Monday, but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign.
How some Hill Country businesses affected by July 4 flooding are pushing forward
Steve Edelstein is the owner of the Ingram Dam Shopping Center. All of the businesses there were washed away by last July's flooding. Now, he's nearing a return to business normalcy.
Key Democratic figures call on Graham Platner to ‘immediately’ withdraw from Senate race
Maine’s party leadership calls for Platner to withdraw after after sexual assault allegation emerges
Advantage Business Capital Welcomes New Senior Vice President
Advantage Business Capital welcomed Todd Waldrip to its growing team. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Waldrip will be focused on asset-based
Graham Platner's New Scandal and Authenticity's Limits
He said there wouldn’t be any more scandals, but a new Politico report threatens to end his Senate campaign in Maine.
Top Platner ally turns on him after bombshell rape allegation rocks campaign: 'Red line'
Rep. Ro Khanna withdrew his endorsement and called on Graham Platner to drop out after a sexual assault allegation surfaced against the Maine candidate.
Who Might Replace Graham Platner if He Drops Out of the Maine Senate Race?
Graham Platner can be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws in the next week. If he does, Maine Democrats would face an uncertain two-week race to choose a replacement.
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements
Politico reports that a woman has accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault.
Graham Platner says he's "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
Maine Senate candidate Platner says campaign is deciding 'best path forward' after new sexual assault allegation
A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a new Politico report.
Graham Platner ‘taking time to reflect’ on future of Senate bid
Platner denied the allegations but did not commit to remaining in the Senate race, acknowledging that he was “mindful” of the “political reality” of the story.
Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault
Democratic candidate for Senate, who has faced series of scandals, denies allegation reported by Politico
Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her
The Maine Democrat denied the allegations and said, “Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically untrue.”
Graham Platner postpones multiple events this week
The postponements came as multiple Democrats said they expected a national outlet to drop a story about Platner Monday or Tuesday.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Michigan health officials provide more tips on prevention as cases rise
As cases of a parasite outbreak continue to rise rapidly in Southeast Michigan, state health officials have issued additional recommendations to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Michigan health official breaks down scope of fast-moving cyclosporiasis outbreak
A fast-moving parasite outbreak is spreading across Southeast Michigan, and now we are getting answers from the state’s top doctor.
Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
President Donald Trump is ringing the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office.