DOUG SCHOEN: Far-left gamble in Maine blows up, leaving Democrats with one choice

Democrats are facing a crisis after the implosion of Graham Platner’s candidacy in Maine following explosive allegations of sexual assault and his withdrawal from the race. To that end, it is clear that Democrats’ strategy — particularly the approach of democratic socialists — of picking far-left candidates with no experience and without vetting is fraught with peril, as Platner’s case underscores. Right now, Democrats have one last opportunity to seize victory from the jaws of potential defeat,