Trump Tested After Iowa Loss, Maine Dems Embrace Platner

Last week, Iowa voters delivered a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump by rejecting his preferred candidate for governor. On Tuesday, the political world saw more mixed results for the president's endorsement power, while Democrats in Maine showed they are willing to overlook serious personal scandals to chase a Senate majority.

Trump's Endorsement Power Faces New Tests

The nation watched South Carolina and Nevada to see if Trump's clout would rebound after the Iowa loss. In South Carolina, the results were mixed. Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette fell short of the majority needed to avoid a runoff against state Attorney General Alan Wilson. They will face off on June 23. Trump reportedly called Evette to pledge his support for the next two weeks.

However, Trump did secure a win for one of his closest allies. Sen. Lindsey Graham avoided a runoff and defeated businessman Mark Lynch. Trump had previously warned that a Lynch win would be a