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On the recordJuly 12, 2026
I’m relieved. I'm sure Mainers are relieved. He disqualified himself.
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Madeleine Dean
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on Graham Platner's withdrawal from the Senate race.

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