WATCH: Maine voters divided on Platner as scandals shadow Democratic primary

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! MAINE — A new round of explosive allegations has put Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner back in the spotlight ahead of Tuesday’s primary, but voters who spoke to Fox News Digital were split on whether the scandals would affect their vote. “It’s not a good situation,” … Read more

Graham Platner blasts new allegations as ‘false accusations’: ‘Maine, you have my back’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BAR HARBOR, Maine – Facing arguably the roughest stretch to date of his campaign for the U.S. Senate, Democratic candidate Graham Platner, back on home turf, thanked a large crowd of supporters for having his back and charging the incoming fire he’s facing as “politically motivated.” Platner, … Read more

‘Maine had my back’: Graham Platner hits the campaign trail amid latest turmoil

BAR HARBOR, Maine — As he returned to the campaign trail on Friday, Graham Platner took a moment to indirectly address new allegations of “toxic” and “unsettling” behavior three women from his past relationships leveled against him. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. At the same … Read more

Platner supporter Ro Khanna says he should apologize to women who alleged disturbing behavior

BAR HARBOR, Maine — Rep. Ro Khanna of California on Friday said that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner should apologize to the women who recently came forward describing disturbing behavior they experienced with him. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a brief interview with NBC … Read more

Controversy swirls around Graham Platner ahead of Maine Senate primary

Just days to go before the Senate primary in Maine, Democratic candidate Graham Platner insists he won’t drop out of the race despite a new report from The New York Times in which three women who dated Platner detailed behavior they found “unsettling.” It’s the latest issue facing the fledgling political hopeful. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. … Read more

Graham Platner calls allegations

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is holding a campaign rally on Friday, following a week marked by allegations. He pushed back against yesterday’s New York Times report, where several former girlfriends accused him of “unsettling” behavior. CBS News’ Taurean Small reports and Midcoast Villager deputy editor Alex Seitz-Wald has more. Source link

Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary

For the second time this week, Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing another major controversy just days ahead of the Maine primary he is poised to win.  On Thursday, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner’s “unsettling” behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies. … Read more

Top Democrats back Platner despite abuse allegations after demanding accountability in Kavanaugh fight

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Prominent Democrats who once argued misconduct allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh warranted investigation and public scrutiny are taking a different approach after abuse allegations surfaced against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner. Multiple former girlfriends of Platner, who is running to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins … Read more

GOP senators torch scandal-plagued Platner while Dems stay silent on candidacy

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As scrutiny of Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner mounts ahead of Tuesday’s primary, Republican senators are openly denouncing his candidacy while many Democrats are declining to weigh in. The reluctance by many Senate Democrats to publicly defend Platner comes as the Maine candidate faces mounting scrutiny … Read more