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Democrats push Graham Platner to exit Senate race

23 outlets covered the same story. Here's how their headlines landed on the −5 (Far Left) to +5 (Far Right) spectrum — a 4.5-point gap between the most-left and most-right framing.

• -2.0
  NPR · Left

  Democratic strategist Maria Cardona on calls for Graham Platner to drop out of race
• -1.5
  MSNBC · Left

  As the dam breaks on Graham Platner’s Senate candidacy, what happens next in Maine?
• -1.5
  NPR · Left

  Calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race continue to grow
• -1.5
  Politico · Left

  Democrats are rapidly abandoning Graham Platner
• -1.5
  The Guardian · Left

  Democrats accuse Graham Platner of trying to put ‘thumb on the scale’ of process to replace him
• -1.2
  NY Times · Left

  Why Democrats Would Probably Come Out Ahead if Platner Dropped Out
• -1.2
  NPR · Left

  Maine Democrats say Platner's campaign is trying to influence replacement process
• -1.0
  NY Times · Left

  Top Maine Democrat Says Platner Will Have ‘No Role’ in Picking Next Nominee
• -1.0
  NPR · Left

  Former Maine Sen. Troy Jackson says it would be 'self-serving' if Graham Platner runs
• -1.0
  NPR · Left

  What comes next for the Platner campaign — and for Democrats
• -1.0
  The Hill · Left

  Platner’s unraveling may keep the Senate in play for Democrats
• -1.0
  Axios · Left

  The Trump effect: Why Dems embraced a Platner time bomb
• -1.0
  Associated Press · Left

  Democrats scramble as Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegation
• -0.8
  NY Times · Center

  If Platner Exits Senate Race, the Maine Democratic Party Chair Could Help Pick the Nominee
• -0.8
  Politico · Center

  Mamdani calls on Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
• -0.8
  The Hill · Center

  Platner ‘taking the time to reflect on the best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after assault allegation
• -0.5
  The Economist · Center

  What Graham Platner’s collapse means for the Democrats
• -0.5
  Neutral News · Center

  Maine Democrats Urge Platner to Exit Senate Race After Sexual Assault Allegation
• -0.5
  Neutral News · Center

  Democratic Leaders Urge Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner to Withdraw After Assault Allegation
• +1.5
  Washington Examiner · Right

  Democrats have limited leverage to get Graham Platner out of Maine Senate race
• +2.0
  National Review · Right

  Platner Shows Why the Supreme Court Was Right on Campaign Spending
• +2.5
  Fox News · Right

  Fetterman demands Bernie Sanders apologize for backing alleged 'predator' Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
• +2.5
  Washington Examiner · Right

  Democrats have ‘egg all over their faces’ with Platner gamble: Guy Benson

Scores are AI estimates of headline language, not factual ratings. Each headline is scored 0 (neutral) outward to Far Left / Far Right by Claude and Grok.