Michigan Dem Rep declines to support Platner after resurfaced rape comments
Michigan Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell declined to endorse Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner following controversy over his past comments about rape and other inflammatory statements. Dingell expressed personal distress over the remarks, citing her own experiences with domestic and sexual violence. The incident has drawn attention amid a competitive Democratic primary in Maine.
- ▪Debbie Dingell refused to confirm her support for Graham Platner when asked directly on CNN’s Newsroom.
- ▪Platner faced backlash after CNN’s KFile uncovered past posts where he made derogatory comments about rape victims and used inflammatory rhetoric.
- ▪Dingell stated she was deeply upset by Platner's past comments, referencing her personal history with domestic and sexual violence.
- ▪The controversy includes concerns over a tattoo of Platner's that resembles a Nazi symbol.
- ▪Gov. Janet Mills ended her campaign ahead of the primary, increasing scrutiny on remaining candidates like Platner.
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Media Michigan Dem Rep declines to support Platner after resurfaced rape comments Gov Janet Mills ended her campaign ahead of the primary, elevating attention on remaining candidates and their records By CJ Womack Fox News Published May 4, 2026 4:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Debbie Dingell declines to back Dem candidate Graham Platner after rape comment controversy Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., declined to say whether she supports Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner after questions about his past comments, telling CNN "we’re going to have to see what happens in Maine." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Michigan Democratic Rep.
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