Susan Collins refuses to weigh in on Platner's sexting scandal as Maine voters head to polls
Susan Collins repeatedly declined to comment on Graham Platner's sexting scandal, saying only she had "nothing to add" as Maine voters headed to the polls. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Outside organizations backing Collins have aired ads and amplified criticism of the Maine Democrat, while the senator herself has largely avoided publicly weighing in despite being expected to face him in November’s midterms.Collins' recent reluctance to comment differs from her earlier remarks about Platner. "It’s just appalling."PLATNER SUPPORTER KHANNA CALLS SENATE HOPEFUL'S PAST RELATIONSHIPS 'TOXIC,' BUT SAYS HE DESERVES 'REDEMPTION' Sen.
- ▪Susan Collins repeatedly declined to comment on Graham Platner's sexting scandal, saying only she had "nothing to add" as Maine voters headed to the polls. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News ar
- ▪Outside organizations backing Collins have aired ads and amplified criticism of the Maine Democrat, while the senator herself has largely avoided publicly weighing in despite being expected to face him in November’s midterms.Collins' recent
- ▪"It’s just appalling."PLATNER SUPPORTER KHANNA CALLS SENATE HOPEFUL'S PAST RELATIONSHIPS 'TOXIC,' BUT SAYS HE DESERVES 'REDEMPTION' Sen.
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Bernie Sanders Susan Collins refuses to weigh in on Platner's sexting scandal as Maine voters head to polls Republicans have made the allegations a central line of attack while Democrats continue to back Platner By Hannah Brennan Fox News Published June 9, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WATCH: Collins sidesteps questions on Platner scandal as scrutiny of Democratic rival intensifies Sen. Susan Collins repeatedly declined to comment on Graham Platner's sexting scandal, saying only she had "nothing to add" as Maine voters headed to the polls. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen.
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