Graham Platner's campaign staff accused the Maine Democratic Party of excluding grassroots supporters from the decision-making process regarding his replacement as the party nominee for the upcoming November election. This accusation follows allegations of sexual assault against Platner. Ben Chin, Platner's campaign manager, communicated these concerns through a text message, stating that party officials indicated staffers would have no role in the selection process.
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Maine Senate Candidate's Staff Accuses Democratic Party of Exclusion
Graham Platner's campaign staff has accused the Maine Democratic Party of not involving grassroots supporters in the decision about his replacement as the party nominee. This comes amid allegations of sexual assault against Platner, with campaign manager Ben Chin expressing these concerns via text.
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