Keeping track of the scandals surrounding Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is like playing whack-a-mole.

They keep popping up.

Do Democrats care? Nope.

Maine's Senate primary is June 9, and Democrats are hoping to oust longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November – a race they consider vital to regaining control of the chamber.

Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, is the heavy favorite to win the primary. He's so dominant that Democratic Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign in late April, though her name will remain on the ballot.

What's curious is that Democrats inside and outside Maine seem focused on one goal: unseating Collins. Platner's serious character flaws don't appear to matter to them at all.

The political newcomer may excite the Democratic base now, baggage........

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