Democrats scrambling to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after his withdrawal over sexual assault allegations may have solved one problem – but according to critics, they inherited more.

On a recent Morning Wire podcast, Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson criticized the Maine Democratic Party’s replacement process, saying party insiders effectively locked up the nomination for former State Senate President Troy Jackson through a delegate system that left little room for challengers.

Robinson described the process as heavily controlled by organized labor and said activists complained about problems with the remote caucus system, including reports of delegates receiving incorrect ballots or being unable to participate.

Robinson also argued Jackson’s image as a political outsider doesn’t match reality. According to Robinson, Jackson has spent roughly 26 years in elected office, beginning as a Republican and then turning into relatively conservative Democrat before moving steadily to the insane progressive left on issues including abortion (he supports late-term abortion now) and stringent gun control legislation as he rose through party leadership to become Maine Senate president.

Robinson further pointed to a housing controversy involving Jackson’s purchase of a home using an FHA-backed mortgage. He alleged Jackson certified to a lender that the property would become his primary residence while also representing a different residence for election purposes. Robinson said he believes the situation presents questions about possible mortgage fraud, but said Jackson has not been charged with anything, to his knowledge.

Robinson also points out that Jackson lacks the “charisma” of Platner and that Republican Susan Collins will most likely end up the victor in this race.