Published July 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET · Updated July 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM ET
The Atlantic laments Platner's drag on Democrats
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Graham Platner announced he is leaving the Democratic ticket. The Atlantic and other outlets are discussing how Platner's candidacy became a drag on the party and questioning who vetted him.
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