Graham Platner's messy Senate exit inflames Dem civil war as bruising fight looms with 'talented' Susan Collins
Morris Katz, a senior political adviser to Graham Platner, said he was "deeply disappointed" when he learned of the sexual assault allegations leveled against
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United States: A serious sexual scandal takes down a key Democratic candidate for the Senate. He accused him of having entered his house without invitation in 2021 and sexually assaulted him. The state is crucial to winning the High House.
Furthermore, The decision took place only two days after the Political site revealed the complaint filed by Jenny Racicot, a 41-year-old Maine resident who had a relationship with Platner in 2021. Platner said he was dropping out on Wednesday night, days after a former girlfriend accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. This is incredibly difficult, because I know that some will think it's an admission of guilt, and it definitely is not, "he said.
In addition, Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner told his staff he will not file paperwork to officially withdraw from his race until Monday, the last day to do so. Katz was reported to be one of the campaign advisers pushing the party to allow Platner greater say in who would replace him. Democrats are growing anxious that the Graham Platner fiasco has left them with just under four months to throw a campaign together for a new candidate -- and Platner still hasn't officially withdrawn.
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United States: A serious sexual scandal takes down a key Democratic candidate for the Senate.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesHe accused him of having entered his house without invitation in 2021 and sexually assaulted him.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe state is crucial to winning the High House
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The decision took place only two days after the Political site revealed the complaint filed by Jenny Racicot, a 41-year-old Maine resident who had a relationship with Platner in 2021.
according to La Nación (AR) — Últimas noticiasPlatner said he was dropping out on Wednesday night, days after a former girlfriend accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021.
according to CBS News — LatestThis is incredibly difficult, because I know that some will think it's an admission of guilt, and it definitely is not, "he said.
according to La Nación (AR) — Últimas noticiasMaine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner told his staff he will not file paperwork to officially withdraw from his race until Monday, the last day to do so.
according to CBS News — LatestKatz was reported to be one of the campaign advisers pushing the party to allow Platner greater say in who would replace him.
according to Washington ExaminerDemocrats are growing anxious that the Graham Platner fiasco has left them with just under four months to throw a campaign together for a new candidate -- and Platner still hasn't officially withdrawn
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He accused him of having entered his house without invitation in 2021 and sexually assaulted him.
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