Maine Democrats are facing a challenge in replacing their Senate nominee, Graham Platner, after he ended his campaign amid allegations of rape. Eight candidates participated in a debate to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins, but none could replicate Platner’s political skills.
Candidates’ Platforms
The candidates, including former public health official Nirav Shah, former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, and former Capitol Hill staffer Jordan Wood, presented their platforms and policies. They all trained their criticism toward Collins and President Donald Trump, rather than each other.
The debate also touched on the issue of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with all candidates calling for its abolition or reform. Shah said he thinks about his immigrant mother and how terrified she would have been if she knew ICE agents were patrolling the streets.
Upcoming Convention
The Maine Democrats will select a new nominee at a convention on July 25. The candidates will have another chance to make their cases on July 23, when CNN will host a debate in partnership with the Bangor Daily News.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
