Politics
Democrats face challenges in Senate race
Democrats are reevaluating their strategy after the unexpected loss of Graham Platner's Senate bid. The party is now concerned about its chances of winning key battleground states, particularly Maine and Michigan.
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The Hill
Democrats say there are lessons to be learned from Graham Platner's rapid rise and quick demise in the Maine Senate race. In their search to run someone “different” as part of their rebuilding efforts following significant losses in the 2024 election, Democrats found Platner, a plainspoken oyster f
2026-07-10 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated that weeks of legislative gridlock have brought much of their agenda at a standstill, leaving lawmakers with a thin list of accomplishments to tout on the campaign trail. Hardliners, irked that the SAVE America Act is stalled and angry with what they
2026-07-10 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Democrats’ chances of taking back control of the Senate have suffered with recent developments in Maine and Michigan, complicating their chances of winning the two critical battlegrounds. The implosion of Graham Platner’s campaign in Maine has left Democrats scrambling for an opponent to challenge G
2026-07-10 10:00 UTC