Dr. Nirav Shah announces run for Senate after Graham Platner suspends campaign

Dr. Nirav Shah is the second Democratic candidate to announce a run for the party nomination, the first being Troy Jackson

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What happenedDr. Nirav Shah is the second Democratic candidate to announce a run for the party nomination, the first being Troy Jackson.

What changedWMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) frames it as "Dr. Nirav Shah announces run for Senate after Graham Platner suspends campaign". NPR Politics frames it as "Democrats search for new candidate after Platner announces he's suspending campaign".

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Still Watching. WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) frames it as "Dr. Nirav Shah announces run for Senate after Graham Platner suspends campaign". NPR Politics frames it as "Democrats search for new candidate after Platner announces he's suspending campaign".

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Jul 9, 11:51 AM: WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) joined the source map.

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