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Platner, Schumer and the future of the 2026 map
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- The Daily Punch
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- Jul 7, 2026
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- 720
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Summary
Amid reports of alleged sexual assault, Graham Platner is no longer a viable Democratic candidate to take on Maine Sen. Susan Collins, putting Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats in an incredibly difficult position as they look to take the majority on Election Day. Anna and Jake discuss the latest. Plus, why House GOP defense hawks are skeptical of the Trump administration’s terms for a peace deal with Iran. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices