A community divided: Maine’s Jewish Democrats gear up for Platner’s replacement
BANGOR, Maine – When Jamie Isaacson received an application in his mailbox earlier this month to help choose the Maine Democratic Party’s next U.S. Senate nominee at Saturday’s nominating convention, he wasn’t interested. If accepted…
Assessment
Maine's Jewish Democrats are split over the party's handling of Graham Platner's candidacy and withdrawal after sexual assault allegations. The convention to choose a replacement exposes lingering distrust, as some voters refuse to engage with a party that initially backed Platner, a staunch Israel critic. The outcome may shape Jewish political alignment in the state.