How one US state’s political drama could see the Democrats fumble Congress

A scandal involving allegations of sexual assault against a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine is disrupting the Democrats’ strategy for regaining control of the U.S. Senate. The allegations against Graham Platner have led to the revocation of endorsements and calls for his withdrawal, significantly impacting the state’s importance in the midterm elections. This situation could jeopardize the Democrats’ chances of flipping four Senate seats and controlling the upper chamber of Congress.

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