Graham Platner Says Maine Voters Will 'Have My Back' Despite Scandals Ahead of Senate Primary
The campaign disputes claims from former girlfriends as Democrats weigh whether the race’s presumptive nominee can stay on track.
- On Thursday, The New York Times reported allegations from former girlfriends of Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, who described his past behavior as "unsettling."
- Since launching his campaign, Platner, a combat veteran who has spoken about PTSD, has faced multiple controversies including a sexting scandal admitted last week and offensive online posts.
- Former girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield alleged Platner knew his tattoo resembled a Nazi symbol, though Platner's campaign "strongly disputes" the claims, calling them politically motivated.
- The situation has divided Democrats, with Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania becoming an outspoken critic, while Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware questioned the focus on Platner's conduct.
- Maine's primary occurs Tuesday, and Platner has not indicated he will drop out, though state law allows the Democratic Party to replace a nominee if they withdraw by the second Monday in July.
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Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals ahead of Senate primary
Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, insists voters will support him despite controversies about his past. Speaking Friday, he addressed reports of sending explicit messages to women while married and allegations of volatile behavior. Platner denies…
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