Maine Is a Mess The recent withdrawal of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race has left his party reeling, but in the midst of chaos, something unexpected happened: democracy worked. Or at least, it seemed to.
According to Kathie Purdy, chair of the York County Democratic Committee, "That's democracy. " However, for many, the process was far from smooth.
The nomination convention, where 601 delegates would choose Platner's replacement, has been marred by controversy and criticism from within the party itself.