Democratic strategist on calls for Graham Platner to leave Maine Senate race

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published July 7, 2026 at 4:44 AM MDT

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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Joel Payne about high-profile Democratic calls for Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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