# Democratic strategist on calls for Graham Platner to leave Maine Senate race

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Podcast: [Morning Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-edition-2072183)
Published: 2026-07-07T10:44:43+00:00
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Joel Payne about high-profile Democratic calls for Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race.

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