In today’s newsletter: The U.S. and Iran trade strikes in new round of attacks. Democrats race to pick a replacement candidate for Graham Platner. And the surprising snubs from this year’s Emmy nominations. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s what to know today. U.S. attacks … Read more
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. He has denied all claims. The 41-year-old announced his decision in a social media video on Wednesday. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source link
Maine Democrat Graham Platner has dropped out of his race for Senate following sexual assault allegations that he continues to deny. The 41-year-old announced his decision in a social media video on Wednesday. Jessi Mitchell anchors this special report. Source link
Maine Democrat Graham Platner suspends U.S. Senate campaign – CBS News Watch CBS News Maine Democrat announced Wednesday that he’s suspending his U.S. Senate campaign after being accused of assault. He continues to maintain his innocence. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source link
Graham Platner announced Wednesday he’s ending his Senate campaign, capping a chaotic few days of uncertainty and Democratic infighting and leaving the party without a candidate in the vitally important Maine race this fall. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The announcement by the populist progressive … Read more
Washington — Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner announced Wednesday he is suspending his campaign after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her when they were dating five years ago, ending a Senate run punctuated by personal controversies. Platner announced his decision in an 11-minute social media video. He vehemently denied the sexual assault … Read more
Graham Platner’s Maine Senate campaign was in turmoil on Wednesday as another ex-girlfriend came forward with claims that he removed his condom during sex without consent, according to the Washington Post. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source link
More than 48 hours after Graham Platner signaled he might drop out of the Maine Senate race after he faced a sexual assault allegation, he continues to hold off on announcing whether he’ll end his campaign. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Source link
Produced by Marcelena Spencer, Aimée deSimone, Josh Gelman and Ruth Chenetz [This story first aired on Sept. 26, 2015. It was updated on June 11, 2016.] The quaint, historic city of Charlottesville, Virginia, is home to the prestigious University of Virginia. Hannah Elizabeth Graham, 18, loved it here. When she went missing on Sept. 13 … Read more
Graham Platner expected to release pre-recorded video on campaign’s future, source says – CBS News Watch CBS News Maine Democrats are calling on Senate nominee Graham Platner to drop out of the race ahead of a key deadline after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation. CBS News political reporter Zak … Read more