Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend’s report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room
The report cites six former partners and adds new scrutiny to Platner’s campaign after earlier revelations about explicit texts and a Nazi tattoo.
- Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces allegations of "unsettling" and physically threatening behavior toward women he dated, according to a report published Thursday by The New York Times. The story, based on interviews with six women, intensifies scrutiny of his candidacy.
- Recent revelations that Platner exchanged sexually explicit messages with women outside his marriage have compounded campaign recovery efforts. Platner previously faced criticism over past offensive internet posts and a tattoo of a "Totenkopf," a skull emblem used by Nazi SS units.
- Former partner Lyndsey Fifield alleged Platner grabbed her and trapped her in a room during arguments. While the campaign "strongly disputes" claims of physical intimidation, Platner stated he was in "a dark place" struggling with undiagnosed PTSD and alcohol.
- Sen. John Fetterman suggested Maine Democrats shift support to Gov. Janet Mills amid leadership divisions. Senate Democratic campaign chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand maintained confidence, though others worry the controversy jeopardizes the party's chance to flip one of the four seats needed for control.
- Tuesday's primary ballot features Platner alongside David Costello, while Platner faces a broader general election contest against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has historically defied polls to secure re-election.
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Former Girlfriend Claims NYT Softened Allegations Against Platner
Lyndsey Fifield, who previously dated Graham Platner, criticized The New York Times for minimizing her accusations. She referred to the publication's reporting as a significant misrepresentation of the reality of their relationship. The post Former Girlfriend Claims NYT Softened Allegations Against Platner appeared first on News Addicts.
Platner's Exes Are Now Coming Out of the Woodwork
Graham Platner has been trying to sell Maine voters on a redemption arc, though a new probe by the New York Times suggests that story may be far more tangled than his Senate campaign is letting on. The Maine Democrat, 41, who hopes to win his primary next week and...
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nprGraham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy
Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.
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Maine Democrat Graham Platner Denies Allegations From Former Girlfriend Over Physical Conduct And Nazi-Linked Tattoo
Several women who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner described troubling behavior in a New York Times profile, while Platner denied allegations involving ... The post Maine Democrat Graham Platner Denies Allegations From Former Girlfriend Over Physical Conduct And Nazi-Linked Tattoo first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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