# Graham Platner’s Outrageous Demand , Mitch McConnell Calls Fellow-Republicans as Health Rumors Swirl

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Podcast: [NY POSTcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ny-postcast-7377122)
Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/101/traffic.megaphone.fm/RSV2457943146.mp3
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Maine Democrats are scrambling after embattled Senate nominee Graham Platner reportedly demanded the right to choose his own replacement as pressure mounts for him to leave the race. The controversy follows a string of scandals that have prompted top Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders, to withdraw their support. Meanwhile, rumors about Mitch McConnell’s health exploded online after newly released 911 audio, but Republican leaders say they’ve spoken with the senator and insist he’s recovering in the hospital.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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