How Janet Mills’ Maine Senate bid fell apart

When Maine Gov. Janet Mills launched her first attack ads against Graham Platner last month, supporters hoped it would be a turning point for her Senate campaign.

When Maine Gov. Janet Mills launched her first attack ads against Graham Platner last month, supporters hoped it would be a turning point for her Senate campaign. Instead, the gambit exposed two major vulnerabilities that ultimately ended her run Thursday, six weeks ahead of the primary.

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