Schumer, Gillibrand back Platner after Maine primary win

Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand threw their support behind Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Tuesday night after he won the party's primary. Their statement, released by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, came after weeks of hesitation as Platner faced scrutiny over past behavior and a newly reported account on a controversial messaging app. The endorsement shifts the party's focus to November, when Platner will challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins for Maine's Senate seat. Schumer and Gillibrand argued the race is part of Democrats' broader push to retake control of the chamber.