Platner to meet Tuesday with Senate Democrats
Platner is set to raise money and meet senators as his campaign confirms he sent explicit texts to up to six women after marriage.
- On Tuesday, Graham Platner traveled to Washington to meet Democratic senators and attend fundraisers, including one hosted by Ron Klain, chief of staff to President Joe Biden.
- Following reports from The Wall Street Journal and New York Times, Platner's campaign confirmed he sent sexually explicit messages to six women after his 2023 marriage to Amy Gertner.
- A top campaign adviser allegedly warned a former aide she would face accusations of "lying and sabotage" if she cooperated with media outlets, The Bangor Daily News reported Sunday.
- Sen. Booker voiced concerns on ABC News, stating, "That guy has questions to answer," while Maine Democrats continue to publicly support Platner.
- Platner faces the June 9 primary in seven days, where he is expected to clinch the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins in November.
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Dems agonize over Platner as Senate majority hangs in balance
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at a May 24 event hosted by Sen. Bernie Sanders in Orono. Photo by Robert F. Bukaty of the Associated Press.This story was produced as part of a partnership with NOTUS and the nonprofit, nonpartisan Allbritton Journalism Institute. Some Democrats are worried Graham Platner’s sext messages could ruin their chances of retaking the Senate majority, with rumors swirling about potentially e…
Senate Dems wary after latest Platner revelations, but stick by him
Senate Democrats sounded wary of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after the latest revelations that he had engaged in sexual conversations with numerous women while married, but most aren’t calling for him to leave the race, or throwing their support behind Gov. Janet Mills, who still remains on the primary ballot even after suspending her campaign. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who recruited Mills to run for the seat to chal…
Bernie Sanders Bashes Trump When Protester Confronts Him Over Platner Outside Dem HQ
@SenSanders confronts protesters against senate candidate Graham Platner outside of the DSCC. “Are you with the Republican Party? Are you talking about morality and corruption with President Trump?” pic.twitter.com/3jtCkVMVY9 — Nora McKee (@NoraReports) June 2, 2026 Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) trashed President Donald Trump when an apparently pro-Trump protester confronted him in the street over controversial Senate candidate Graham Platner (D…
Scandal-plagued Platner dodges questions before DC meeting with Democrats
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner dodged questions from reporters Tuesday as he arrived for a meeting at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee amid an alleged sexting scandal and criticism over resurfaced online posts. “Mr. Platner, are you here to calm the waters, sir?” Platner was asked by Fox News Digital when confronted as he exited a car, but he did not respond. He then ignored other qu…
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