WASHINGTON, July 9 - Maine Democrats were scrambling on Thursday to find a path forward on a critical U.S. Senate race after progressive candidate Graham Platner dropped out following a string of controversies including an accusation this week of rape. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

As Democrats scramble to contain a political disaster in Maine, the Republicans on the front lines of the GOP's fight to hold the U.S. Senate majority are breathing a sigh of relief.