Platner shrugs off mounting controversies as ‘politically motivated’ and ‘false’ at rally
Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, addressed controversies surrounding his campaign at a rally, labeling them as politically motivated. Despite facing allegations related to his past behavior, he expressed confidence in the support from Maine voters. His opponent, Sen. Susan Collins, is receiving significant financial backing from Republicans as Platner's public image suffers due to these controversies.
- ▪Graham Platner dismissed allegations against him as politically motivated during a rally in Bar Harbor.
- ▪He faced scrutiny over past behavior, including sending explicit texts and allegations of emotional abuse.
- ▪Despite the controversies, Platner is still expected to win the Democratic nomination.
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Maine’s under-fire Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner dismissed the mounting series of controversies rocking his campaign as “politically motivated” at a get-out-the-vote rally Friday. Platner’s campaign is taking on water after being hit with a slew of troubling allegations this week. Republicans are pouring money into the campaign of his opponent, Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), while a new poll shows his public image has cratered. Recommended Stories Platner shrugs off mounting controversies as ‘politically motivated’ and ‘false’ at rally WATCH LIVE: Platner rallies with Ro Khanna for get-out-the-vote event as controversies mount Guy Benson rips NYT over Platner story: Ex’s claims were selectively reported On Friday, however, he aimed to shake off the week as he took to the stage in…
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