# Democratic strategist Maria Cardona on calls for Platner to drop out of race

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Podcast: [Morning Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-edition-2072183)
Published: 2026-07-08T10:53:52+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kuow.org/stories/democratic-strategist-maria-cardona-on-calls-for-platner-to-drop-out-of-race
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic strategist Maria Cardona about what choices Democrats face amid allegations surrounding Senate candidate Graham Platner.

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