"“If he were to step down, it would only be with a guarantee of being replaced by a candidate who he believes is true to the values, vision, and policy agenda of the campaign that Maine voted for,” the aide told the New York Times.
In other words, play ball with me. Otherwise, you will have to vote for a credibly accused r*pist to defeat Collins.
Under Maine law, Platner has until July 13 at 5 p.m to drop out of the race so party officials can pick a new candidate.
The New York Post notes that the deadline to choose the replacement candidate is 5 p.m. on July 27. This gives Democrats two weeks to decide on their chosen candidate to run in the general election campaign.
It’s time to see how badly the party wants Platner gone and how badly the candidate wants Collins defeated."
