WSJ: Senators Privately Ask Platner Whether New Allegations Will Emerge
Sanders and Warren pressed the Maine Senate hopeful after reports of sexually explicit texts and other controversies raised new questions about his campaign.
- Several Democratic senators, including Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, met privately with Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to ask if new allegations might emerge, with Platner denying any additional credible accusations of sexual assault or misconduct.
- Platner has been involved in controversies related to sexually explicit text messages with multiple women and an active Kik messaging account linked to casual and anonymous encounters; he has acknowledged using the app but denied improper behavior.
- Despite the scandals, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats continue to support Platner, emphasizing the importance of flipping Maine's Senate seat from Republican control.
- The Maine primary election is approaching, with Democratic senators stating that it is ultimately up to Maine voters to decide if the controversies affect Platner's candidacy.
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SEE IT: Dem senators dodge on backing Platner as Maine candidate’s scandal clouds final days before primary
Democratic senators repeatedly declined to say whether they still support Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after leaked explicit sexual messages surfaced publicly.
Democratic senators, including Warren, pressed Platner on whether new allegations could emerge, according to report - The Boston Globe
The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Platner was asked by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders if any more allegations against him were forthcoming.
Graham Platner tells Dem senators ‘worst of the rumors are not true’ in high-stakes DC meeting: report
Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner privately acknowledged that there are even more damning rumors about him but was adamant that the gossip is false, according to a report.
Senate Dems who met with Maine candidate Planter in DC wanted to know if more scandals were lurking
Platner said that no credible allegations of assault are forthcoming. He told the senators that he's had a "messy, complicated life," but the worst allegations against him aren't true.
Senators Privately Ask Platner Whether New Allegations Will Emerge
In a private meeting Tuesday with some Senate Democrats, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner attempted to quell growing concerns from some in the party that a string of negative revelations about his life have jeopardized his candidacy.
Platner Promises Dem Senators There Will Be No New Accusations
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner sought to reassure nervous Senate Democrats on Tuesday that no new allegations are waiting to emerge from his past, as party leaders increasingly worry that a steady stream of controversies could jeopardize one of their best opportunities to flip a Republican-held Senate seat. During a private meeting with Democratic senators in Washington, Platner was asked directly whether additional damaging re…
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