Platner reflecting on Maine Senate bid after new sexual assault allegation
A woman has accused Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, of sexual assault, according to an exclusive report by Politico.
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A woman has accused Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, of sexual assault, according to an exclusive report by Politico. The state's democratic party called on the 41-year-old oysterman to step aside, while several democrats from other states withdrew their support. Some top Democratic figures have already called on the beleaguered nominee to step down, as did Maine’s Democratic party leadership . “Platner needs time to heal, focus on his family and well-being.
Furthermore, "Over the past several weeks, multiple women have made serious, credible allegations against Graham Platner. "Any accusation of non-consensual behaviour is categorically false," Mr Platner said in his video. Before his run for public office, he made controversial comments on social media and got a Nazi-linked tattoo , which has since been covered up.
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A woman has accused Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, of sexual assault, according to an exclusive report by Politico.
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The state's democratic party called on the 41-year-old oysterman to step aside, while several democrats from other states withdrew their support
according to National Post - LatestSome top Democratic figures have already called on the beleaguered nominee to step down, as did Maine’s Democratic party leadership . “Platner needs time to heal, focus on his family and well-being.
according to The Guardian — International Edition"Over the past several weeks, multiple women have made serious, credible allegations against Graham Platner.
according to ABC News Australia — World"Any accusation of non-consensual behaviour is categorically false," Mr Platner said in his video.
according to ABC News Australia — WorldBefore his run for public office, he made controversial comments on social media and got a Nazi-linked tattoo , which has since been covered up.
according to The Guardian — International Edition
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I am withdrawing my endorsement.” Ruben Gallego, a Democratic senator from Arizona, also said on X: “The allegations against Graham Platner…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sidePublic / AgenciesA woman has accused Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate in Maine, of sexual assault, according to an exclusive report by…
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