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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 · Jul 13

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

The Guardian - US · Jul 11

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 · Jul 10

Democrats' Maine Problem

Plus: NYC's construction boom, how the DSA was hijacked by communists, and more...

Reason · Jul 7

Graham Platner Accused of Sexual Assault, Campaign Likely Doomed

The latest allegation from Jenny Racicot is very serious and difficult to reject.

Reason · Jul 6

‘Gift to the Platner campaign’: Woman who accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of abuse says the New York Times ‘twisted’ her account

She doesn't seem to be happy with the narrative.

We Got This Covered · Jun 8

Ro Khanna says he supports Graham Platner’s Senate bid despite ‘shameful’ actions

Democratic congressman issues qualified defense of Maine candidate in his bid to unseat Republican Susan Collins

The Guardian - US · Jun 7

Graham Platner Has Made #MeToo Democrats and Their Enemies Switch Sides

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine is accused by The New York Times of abuse and toxic behavior.

Reason · Jun 5

Democrats Reportedly Rattled Following New Revelations About Maine Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner

Maine Democrats worry that a series of revelations about Senate Candidate Graham Platner and his past dealings with women might sink his campaign.

International Business Times · Jun 5

Graham Platner denies ex-girlfriend’s allegations of ‘unsettling’ behavior and new Nazi ‘Totenkopf’ tattoo claim

Platner has labeled the accusations ‘politically motivated’

The Independent UK · Jun 5