Sen. Cory Booker voices ‘concerns’ with Platner after latest scandal
Sen. Cory Booker expressed concerns about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner potentially jeopardizing Democratic chances against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins. Platner's campaign is under scrutiny following the revelation of explicit texts found by his wife, Amy Gertner. Despite the controversy, a recent poll shows Platner leading Collins by 9 percentage points, making the race critical for Democrats.
- ▪Sen. Cory Booker voiced concerns about Graham Platner's impact on the Democratic campaign in Maine.
- ▪Platner's wife discovered sexually explicit texts on his phone, raising questions about his candidacy.
- ▪A Maine statute allows Platner to withdraw from the election and be replaced by the Democratic Party if necessary.
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Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) said Sunday he has “concerns” about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner undermining Democrats’ chances to defeat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in the midterm elections. While speaking with ABC News’ Jonathan Karl on “This Week,” Booker answered affirmatively when asked directly if he thinks Platner “may jeopardize Democratic hopes to get that Senate seat in Maine.” Platner’s campaign confirmed reports Saturday that his wife, Amy Gertner, had found “sexually explicit texts with several women” on his phone late last summer. Recommended Stories Sen.
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