MORNING GLORY: California Democrats dumped Porter, but Maine Dems hold onto Platner for dear life

Summary

California Democrats abandoned Representatives Katie Porter and Eric Swalwell over personal conduct issues, yet Maine Democrats have stood by state legislator Graham Platner despite mounting scandals. The contrast raises questions about how party leadership applies standards for misconduct. Porter and Swalwell faced intraparty pressure that effectively ended their political careers, while Platner retained support from party officials even as allegations accumulated. The article examines why two major West Coast Democrats were held to account while a lesser-known legislator in a smaller state received a different treatment, suggesting inconsistent enforcement of party discipline.