US political news, negative for the Democratic left, which just won a historic Maine primary and is now surrendering it without a fight.

• Graham Platner won more primary votes than anyone in Maine Democratic history, but is being pushed to drop out over serious allegations.
• The Maine Democratic Party says Platner gets zero say in who replaces him or how that person is picked.
• Left-wing leaders like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani immediately told Platner to quit — and asked for nothing in return.
• Establishment Democrats are using the moment to purge Platner's allies and target other left candidates like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.
• The likely replacement, Troy Jackson, or a party pick could be pro-war, undercutting the anti-war energy that beat Susan Collins-friendly rivals.

Outlook: Expect the party establishment to control the replacement process and install a more centrist nominee, weakening the left's chance against Susan Collins in November.