Top Democrats back Platner despite abuse allegations after demanding accountability in Kavanaugh fight
Top Democrats are supporting Graham Platner, a Senate candidate from Maine, despite new abuse allegations against him. The response from Democratic leaders contrasts with their previous calls for accountability regarding misconduct allegations against Republican figures. Platner has denied the allegations, claiming they are politically motivated.
- ▪Graham Platner is running to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine.
- ▪Multiple former girlfriends have accused Platner of troubling conduct, including physical aggression.
- ▪Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Chris Coons have expressed support for Platner while avoiding direct comments on the allegations.
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Chuck Schumer Top Democrats back Platner despite abuse allegations after demanding accountability in Kavanaugh fight Sen. Coons says he's extending Platner grace while Sanders and Schumer dodge questions about the allegations By Morgan Phillips Fox News Published June 5, 2026 2:03pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's controversies deepen amid new abuse allegations Fox News' Alexis McAdams provides details on the latest allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. Former Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway weighs in as Democrats dodge questions on the accusations that Platner has denied.
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