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Graham Platner exits Maine Senate race amid assault allegations; Dems seek new nominee

Platner's exit reshapes Maine's Senate race, challenging Democrats to swiftly find a strong contender to maintain their strategic ambitions. The post Graham Platner exits Maine Sen…

Maine contender to replace Platner grilled on response to public health crisis, Dem senator opposing his run

Sen. Tammy Duckworth opposed the Maine Senate bid by Nirav Shah, citing a deadly Legionnaires' outbreak at an Illinois veterans home that killed 13.…

Republicans Just Bucked Trump by Accident...and Nothing Happened

Tim Miller joined the Deadline: White House panel to discuss Trump’s failed attempt to stop the bipartisan housing bill, the Republican cowardice it exposed, Trump's Qatar jet fias…

Democrats Haunted by Biden-Harris Switch as They Replace Platner in Maine

The last-minute scramble to name a replacement reminds some in the party of the challenges they faced in 2024.…

The Ghost of Graham Platner Will Haunt Establishment Democrats

Democrats are in the process of exorcising Graham Platner from the party and the Maine Senate race, but Platner’s ghost could haunt Democrats for years to come. Platner’s candidacy…

The Kavanaugh smear lives on through Graham Platner

For months, many Democrats, “progressives,” leftists, and media figures stood by, or ran interference for, Graham Platner. They didn’t waver, even in the face of his Nazi tattoo, h…

Platner's Catastrophic Collapse Exposes Democrat Rifts

Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the party's left wing and moderates.…

Maine's Three Likely Replacements for Platner

Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Nirav Shah all bring different qualities to a showdown with Susan Collins.…

Platner Debacle Proves Power Hungry Left Can't Be Trusted

The Graham Platner campaign unraveled after mounting scandals and rape allegations, exposing divisions among Democrats and progressive leaders.…

Maine Democrats plan convention to replace scandal-hit Platner – US politics live

Senate pick announced his withdrawal in angry video accusing party and media of acting as ‘judge, jury and executioner’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email A month after he won …

Platner’s Defiant Departure. A Way Out of the Iran Mess. Plus. . . 

Eli Lake says the Maine progressive is readying a comeback. Masih Alinejad and Aaron MacLean on the end of the ceasefire. The 2028 race begins. Trump’s allies turn on him over depo…

Miranda Devine: Slimy Dems — the party of Me Too — show their true colors in Graham Platner scandal

Now that a liberal woman has credibly accused him of rape, the rats have deserted the sinking ship and the Democrat-endorsed US Senate candidate for Maine has dropped out.…

Graham Platner Ends Senate Campaign, Forcing Democrats to Pivot in Crucial Maine Race

Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner of Maine on Wednesday promised to formally withdraw from the race, after a string of controversies including an accusation of sexual assaul…

Accused rapist Graham Platner trashed as ‘narcissistic sociopath’ after ‘delusional’ 11-minute video ending Senate bid

“Graham Platner announces the real victim in all of this is Graham Platner,” one social media user summed it up.…

Graham Platner Suspended His Senate Campaign. Here’s What’s Next for Democrats.

The deadline to pick a new nominee is July 27 and candidates are already lining up. State party leaders said they would hold some form of nominating convention.…

‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’: Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign

Graham Platner’s bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip o…

BREAKING: Graham Platner Ends Campaign for U.S. Senate

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Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation

Democratic nominee, dogged by controversy since entering contest, says ‘for the movement to continue, it can’t be me’ Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual …

Platner calls sexual assault allegations ‘all false’ as he drops out of Senate race; Maine Democrats to choose new nominee - live

Democratic nominee releases 11-minute video statement claiming allegations had been made to drive him from the race Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault a…

Graham Platner, accused of abusing women? We did Nazi that coming

Left-wing influencers are overjoyed following release of the UBS Global Wealth Report, which indicates America is (surprise!) insanely rich, but the richest Americans are (surprise…

Platner and the Working-Class Fetish

This critical voter bloc won't be wooed by cosplay and pandering.…

Platner Was a Mistake. Democrats Won't Learn From It

Democrats had every chance to back out on Graham Platner before it was too late. Now he holds all the cards - and they can't win Maine without them.…

Bernie-backed socialist who allied with Platner could supplant him on ballot

Troy Jackson filed candidacy paperwork as Graham Platner faces pressure to withdraw over rape allegations, with Chuck Schumer urging him out.…

Who could run to replace Graham Platner?

A handful of Democrats have rushed to express their interest if scandal-ridden Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner drops out amid sexual assault allegations. The six Dem…

Top Maine Democrat Says Platner Will Have ‘No Role’ in Picking Next Nominee

A top state party official said that Graham Platner’s team had “repeatedly” tried to “put their thumb on the scale,” but he would not influence how the party chose a new Senate can…

Dems are finally pulling the plug on Graham Platner — after selfishly ignoring all his warning signs

In a rational world, an actual Nazi tattoo would have meant Platner’s instant disqualification by national Democrats.…

Democrats Clash Over a Replacement for Platner

Also, U.S. forces carry out strikes in Iran. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.…

Pressure mounts on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as new allegation emerges – live

Democrats could replace Platner on the ballot if he ends his campaign by 13 July; woman accuses him of removing condom without consent, Washington Post reports How could Democrats …

Democrats Clash Over Who Replaces Platner Even Before He Exits

Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner after a rape accusation. He still…

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race - AP News

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race AP News…

The People Who Stood By Graham Platner — Until He Was Accused of Rape

Democratic strategist Adam Carlson backed Platner through all his other scandals. He says he shares the blame, but that people are learning the wrong lessons. The post The People W…

These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race

Mr. Platner has not yet withdrawn from the race after a rape allegation, but Democrats in the state and nationally are already exploring potential alternatives.…

Mamdani calls for Platner to drop out of Senate race: ‘Appropriate response’

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw from the race after new sexual assault allegations against the progressive candid…

Accused rapist Graham Platner lists demands to Dems as he weighs dropping out of Maine Senate race

Maine Democratic candidate Graham Platner is furiously debating with his campaign team and advisers whether to abandon the US Senate race challenging incumbent Republican Susan Col…

New York Times under scrutiny over Graham Platner coverage as accusers speaks out against paper

New York Times is facing scrutiny over coverage of Senate hopeful Graham Platner, as an accuser insists the paper didn’t bother to corroborate her story.…

Graham Platner accuser Lyndsey Fifield blasts NY Times after rape claim against Dem Senate candidate

WASHINGTON — The first woman to publicly accuse Platner of abuse and other violent behavior, alleging the Gray Lady played up her story and political views to boost the Platner cam…

Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid

Graham Platner is facing calls to suspend his Maine Senate campaign amid endorsement withdrawals from Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, and dozens of Democrats.…

Platner Will Take Time to ‘Reflect’ on Campaign After Sexual Assault Accusation

Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation “false.” He did not say if he would continue his campaign.…

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Platner 'Taking Time To Reflect' on 'Best Path Forward' Following Rape Allegation

Left-wing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" after an ex-girlfriend accused him of drunkenly entering her house uninvite…

Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault

Democratic candidate for Senate, who has faced series of scandals, denies allegation reported by Politico A woman has accused Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for US Senate…

Platner campaign cancels three events as rumors swirl about more controversies

Democratic Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner has canceled three campaign events this week, with no clear specification as to why his team chose to forgo the town halls. Platner…

Graham Platner Has Already Inspired Another Left-Wing Veteran to Take On an Establishment Dem

Alex Scheel is running an anti-war campaign to unseat incumbent Rep. Marilyn Strickland. He’s also a longtime member of the DSA in Washington state. The post Graham Platner Has Alr…

SCOTUS ruling ‘major setback’ to 2026 Dems, could wipe out Platner and Talarico’s midterm edge

GOP contenders who were lagging behind their Democratic rivals in campaign fundraising are poised to see a cash infusion thanks to a Supreme Court ruling Tuesday that will allow Re…

Platner Has Slight Edge Over Collins in Tight Maine Senate Race, Poll Finds

Nearly half of Maine voters say Graham Platner ‘too extreme’ as poll shows race with Sen. Susan Collins tightening

Just under half of voters in Maine view Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner as "too extreme" amid a rapidly tightening race between him and incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, a new…

Hillary Clinton dodges endorsing Graham Platner, calls his scandals 'bumps on the road'

Hillary Clinton avoided directly endorsing Graham Platner at 92NY and downplayed the Maine Senate candidate's ongoing scandals as "bumps on the road."…

No Comment From Airbnb as Chief Legal Officer Ron Klain Defends Graham Platner’s Nazi Tattoo—After Company Distanced Itself From a Cofounder’s Work With Trump Administration

Home rental giant Airbnb is silent after its chief legal officer, former Biden White House chief of staff Ron Klain, described criticism of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s …

The Platner problem: What went wrong in Maine?

Elections are akin to horse races. Like a bettor with a large bankroll, a political party has a vested interest in backing the right horse. And while political consultants are thic…

The Wrong Lessons to Take From Platner and Paxton

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Democrats’ predicament with Graham Platner is one of the party’s own making

Platner’s long road ahead shows how Democrats may have fumbled the bag in Maine The Democratic establishment’s early bet on Janet Mills, as its best hope to pick up a coveted Senat…

Media ‘Pounce’ on Susan Collins for Having the Temerity to Notice Platner’s Past

Like clockwork — it’s seizing season.…

Collins rolls out ad campaign targeting Platner after primary win

Sen. Susan Collins’s (R-ME) campaign and allied Republican groups launched a series of television ads this week targeting Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, signaling that h…

2026 Preview--House Odds, Senate Map

Friday, June 12th on RealClearPolitics - Joined by RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende and Josh Kraushaar, Editor-in-Chief of Jewish Insider: 00:00 Sett...…

BROADCAST BIAS: Platner’s nomination exposes media double standards … again

Broadcast networks face criticism for soft coverage of Democrat Senate nominee Graham Platner's scandals, including a Nazi tattoo and abuse claims.…

Bad News for Dems With Latest Polling Data on Platner

As we reported, Democrats went all in for their nominee for the Senate in Maine, Graham Platner, despite all the vile things that have been revealed about him.…

Yet another Graham Platner scandal emerges, Trump claims Iran peace deal is near

A new woman has come forward with allegations about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, adding to the growing list of controversies surrounding his campaign. The New York Post s…

Shameless: Khanna Invokes Epstein to Defend Platner

Yesterday, Ro Khanna wanted everyone to show "grace and redemption" to a Nazi-tatted violent creep whose sexting affairs had continued almost all the way up to his campaign launch.…

The Platner Playbook

We think Graham Platner is unsuitable for the Senate because he is a damaged, commie-loving, Israeli-hating nepo baby—precisely the opposite of the working-class man of the people …