Democratic fighting escalates in Maine as Graham Platner stalls on making a decision

More than 48 hours after Graham Platner signaled he may drop out of the Maine Senate race after facing a sexual assault allegation, he continues to hold off on announcing whether he’ll end his campaign. In that time, tensions have dramatically escalated between the state party and Platner. Both sides have aired their grievances publicly, threatening any lingering hopes of unifying the party to defeat Republican Sen. Susan Collins, an uphill climb under even the best of circumstances. The seat is