Republicans prepare $8 million ad blitz against Platner replacement
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Republicans are preparing to welcome a potential Graham Platner replacement in Maine's Senate race with $8 million in negative ads, aiming to introduce a new Democratic nominee to voters on their own terms before Democrats can.
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Republicans are preparing to welcome a potential Graham Platner replacement in Maine's Senate race with $8 million in negative ads, aiming to introduce a new Democratic nominee to voters on their own
Pine Tree Results, the super PAC backing Republican Sen
Republicans are doing something Democrats wish they could: Move on from Platner
What they're hearing: Platner appears to be using whatever sway he might still have to try to choose his successor
Summary
Republicans are doing something Democrats wish they could: Move on from Platner. The progressive candidate, who said Monday he is taking time to "reflect" on his next steps, remains officially in the race and is looking to leverage his status as the Democratic nominee to influence who could replace him. Republicans, meanwhile, see an opening: three weeks to prepare a campaign against a Democratic nominee who will have little time to introduce themselves to voters. Pine Tree Results, the super PAC backing Republican Sen.