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MAGA is wooing Platner's male fans now

Manosphere figures are using anger over the Maine race to coax young voters back to Trump

Salon

Did the media fall short in its reporting on Graham Platner?

The twisting road to the candidate’s exit left a lot to be desired. But ultimately, reporters ferreted out the truth

The Guardian - US

As Democrats pick up the pieces after Graham Platner, many wonder: how did this happen?

The former US Senate candidate’s spectacular fall has upended the Maine Senate race and left voters fuming at the party

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Platner proves Democrats need to rethink their image of a ‘man of the people’

For progressives too, working-class heroes are bearded, buff white guys. Their treatment of women can be overlooked

The Guardian - US

Why was the pundit class so quick to defend Graham Platner?

To some of Platner’s most influential backers his swaggering, reckless and casually brutish masculinity was understood not as a liability, but as a virtue

The Guardian - US

Who Is Valli Geiger? Former Mayor Tapped as Potential Replacement for Embattled Senate Candidate Platner

Valli Geiger gains attention in Maine's Senate race after Graham Platner suspends his campaign. Her political and healthcare experience positions her as a strong contender among Democrats.

International Business Times UK

Graham Platner Halts Maine Senate Bid, Claims Ouster by 'Those With Power' Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Graham Platner has suspended his Maine Senate campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations, citing the need to protect the political movement he represents. The allegations remain unproven in court.

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Platner drops out of Maine Senate race

The candidate suspended his campaign while maintaining assault allegations against him were "not real"

Salon

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

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The Guardian - US

'Oh Sneaky Me!' Senate Hopeful Graham Platner Hit by Fresh 'Stealthing' Allegation

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces new allegations of non-consensual sexual behaviour, intensifying calls for his withdrawal. Platner denies the claims, but political pressure mounts.

International Business Times UK

Graham Platner Loses Sanders, Warren and Schumer Support Within 24 Hours of Rape Allegation

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw after a rape allegation, with key Democrats withdrawing support ahead of Maine's ballot deadline.

International Business Times UK

Graham Platner accuser levels ‘stealthing’ claim against embattled Maine Senate candidate: report

The Platner campaign has called the allegations ‘categorically false and politically motivated’

The Independent UK

A Woman Accused Graham Platner of Sexual Assault, Now Bernie Sanders Has Asked Him to End His Senate Campaign

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that he personally urged Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to end his campaign after a woman accused him of sexual assault.

International Business Times

A Woman Accused Maine Senate Candidate Platner Of Sexual Assault. Democrats Are Scrambling To Force Him Out

Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to drop out of the race following an accusation of sexual assault.

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MTG deletes X post criticizing Graham Platner sexual assault accuser

Former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene removed her message on the latest controversy threatening to throw the Maine Senate race into turmoil

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Nato summit faces tricky diplomacy with Trump over his defense spending demands

Leaders meeting in Ankara urged to show concrete steps towards increasing their budget contribution

Reason

Democrats' Maine Problem

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Democrat rising star facing calls to withdraw candidacy after ‘incredibly disturbing’ allegations of SA emerge

He denies the allegations, but his campaign is in meltdown.

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The Guardian - US

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

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The Economic Times

Who is Graham Platner? From tattoo controversy to sexual assault allegations, why Democrats want the Maine Senate candidate out

Graham Platner Maine: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces serious sexual assault allegations. Top Democrats are urging Platner to withdraw from the 2026 Senate race. The allegations could jeopardize Democratic hopes of unseating Senator Susan Collins. Democrats may nominate a replacement if Platner withdraws before July thirteenth. Platner denies the…

International Business Times UK

Graham Platner Given Days to Quit Senate Race as Allies Pull Support Over Bombshell Allegation

The Maine Senate race faces upheaval as Democratic nominee Graham Platner is accused of assault, prompting calls for his withdrawal and threatening the party's electoral prospects.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Graham Platner's Wife, Amy Gertner: How They Met and Other Quick Facts

Amid allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, his wife Amy Gertner defends their marriage, revealing personal challenges and their journey through adversity.

International Business Times UK

Senate Candidate Graham Platner's Alleged Sexual Assault Victim Revealed: Who Is Jenny Racicot?

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw from Maine's race after sexual assault allegations. Platner denies the claims, but pressure mounts from party leaders.

International Business Times UK

US Senate Nominee Graham Platner Denies Alleged 2021 Sexual Assault of Woman He Met on Bumble

Graham Platner, Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, denies a serious sexual assault allegation from 2021, as his campaign faces increased scrutiny ahead of a closely watched election.

Salon

Time's up for Graham Platner

The sexual assault allegations against Maine's Democratic Senate nominee are credible — and fatal to his candidacy

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