Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is standing by his endorsement of embattled Graham Platner in Tuesday’s Maine Democratic primary, even after a deluge of sexual misconduct allegations rocked the political newcomer’s campaign in the lead-up to the election.
Sen. Chuck Schumer sulks over Graham Platner problem ahead of Maine Dem primary
Politics
June 08, 2026
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