# Readback: What went wrong for Democrats in Maine

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Podcast: [The Daily Punch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-punch-1373025)
Published: 2026-07-11T11:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Laura and Max break down Graham Platner's exit from the Maine Senate race this week and what it means for Senate Democrats in the midterms. This story was featured in the Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. 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

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