Dempsey's Decision: A Missed Opportunity for Democrats? Patrick Dempsey's decision not to run for the US Senate seat in Maine has dealt a significant blow to Democratic hopes.
The Grey's Anatomy star had been considered a potential savior for his party, which is struggling with candidate Graham Platner's dwindling support and allegations of sexual assault.
According to recent polling numbers, Platner trails incumbent Susan Collins by 5%, while potential replacements like Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah fare significantly better in hypothetical match ups.