Published July 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM ET · Updated July 10, 2026 at 12:31 AM ET
Fetterman reacts to Platner dropping out: 'The trash took itself out'
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Senator John Fetterman reacted to Graham Platner dropping out of the Maine Senate race by saying the trash took itself out. Platner's exit leaves Maine Democrats scrambling to find a new nominee.
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