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What does Graham Platner's success mean for Democrats?

Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her US Senate campaign Thursday, clearing the way for progressive Graham Platner to take on Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November election. What does the end of Mills’ candidacy mean for the Democratic Party, which backed the two-term governor over the millennial oyster farmer? Globe columnist Joan Vennochi and Ideas writer Abdallah Fayyad weigh in.

What does the end of Janet Mills’ campaign mean for Democrats?

Joan Vennochi is a Globe columnist. She can be reached at [email protected]. Follow her @joan_vennochi. Abdallah Fayyad can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him @abdallah_fayyad.