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For the second time this week, Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing another major controversy just days ahead of the Maine primary he is poised to win. On Thursday, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he...

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Maine voters weigh in on the controversy surrounding democratic senate candidate Graham Platner. My latest from the campaign trail ahead of the primary.
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Maine voters weigh in on the controversy surrounding democratic senate candidate Graham Platner. My latest from the campaign trail ahead of the primary.

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DEM CANDIDATE’S WIFE REPORTEDLY FLAGGED SEXUALLY EXPLICIT TEXTS: 'The View' co-hosts weigh in on the reported controversies coming from Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, which he denies.
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DEM CANDIDATE’S WIFE REPORTEDLY FLAGGED SEXUALLY EXPLICIT TEXTS: 'The View' co-hosts weigh in on the reported controversies coming from Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, which he denies.

The View

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) doubled down on his support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner ahead of Tuesday’s primary, despite controversies surrounding the Democrat's campaign. “I am going to do everything I can to make sure that Graham Platner is the next senator from the state of Maine,” Sanders said during a conversation with CBS News’ Robert Costa at the National Press Club on June 8. “When you look at politics in general, there are no saints in the United States Senate,” Sanders added. Platner is facing allegations of "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, and has also insisted that he did not know a chest tattoo he got as a Marine in 2007 is a widely recognized Nazi symbol. He has since had the tattoo covered up.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) doubled down on his support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner ahead of Tuesday’s primary, despite controversies surrounding the Democrat's campaign. “I am going to do everything I can to make sure that Graham Platner is the next senator from the state of Maine,” Sanders said during a conversation with CBS News’ Robert Costa at the National Press Club on June 8. “When you look at politics in general, there are no saints in the United States Senate,” Sanders added. Platner is facing allegations of "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, and has also insisted that he did not know a chest tattoo he got as a Marine in 2007 is a widely recognized Nazi symbol. He has since had the tattoo covered up.

CBS News

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“Can he survive another scandal?” Margaret Brennan asks Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) who is standing by Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner amid allegations of “toxic” behavior towards women he dated. “Well, it depends what,” Khanna says, adding, “Obviously, if there was any evidence that comes out that there is actual domestic violence or assault, I have zero tolerance for that.”
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“Can he survive another scandal?” Margaret Brennan asks Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) who is standing by Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner amid allegations of “toxic” behavior towards women he dated. “Well, it depends what,” Khanna says, adding, “Obviously, if there was any evidence that comes out that there is actual domestic violence or assault, I have zero tolerance for that.”

Face The Nation

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"Either get it all out there or shut up. One of the two": Democratic voters in Maine weigh in on Senate candidate Graham Platner as he faces more controversies ahead of Tuesday's primary. CNN's Danny Freeman reports from Portland.
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"Either get it all out there or shut up. One of the two": Democratic voters in Maine weigh in on Senate candidate Graham Platner as he faces more controversies ahead of Tuesday's primary. CNN's Danny Freeman reports from Portland.

Anderson Cooper 360°

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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's wife says it is shameful that the media is sharing "gossip" that she first brought to light. The statement from Amy Gertner comes after the New York Times reported that she flagged s*xually explicit texts to his campaign. "Graham and I have a great marriage. Being married is hard. Being newly married is hard. Being newly married and going through infertility is hard." Platner is accused of messaging multiple women outside of his marriage on a hookup messaging app. The New York Times reports that Platner's wife told ex-campaign director Genevieve McDonald that he was s*xting with 12 different women.
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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's wife says it is shameful that the media is sharing "gossip" that she first brought to light. The statement from Amy Gertner comes after the New York Times reported that she flagged s*xually explicit texts to his campaign. "Graham and I have a great marriage. Being married is hard. Being newly married is hard. Being newly married and going through infertility is hard." Platner is accused of messaging multiple women outside of his marriage on a hookup messaging app. The New York Times reports that Platner's wife told ex-campaign director Genevieve McDonald that he was s*xting with 12 different women.

Collin Rugg

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JUST IN Democrat Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner DOUBLED DOWN in a new video to deny the allegation that he forced his ex to have sex with him. “Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically false.”
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JUST IN Democrat Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner DOUBLED DOWN in a new video to deny the allegation that he forced his ex to have sex with him. “Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically false.”

ThePersistence

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Two women who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner are speaking out about the public response to allegations detailed in a recent New York Times report about the Democrat's past relationships. Free Press Washington correspondent Audrey Fahlberg joined CBS News' "The Takeout" to discuss her interviews with the women.
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Two women who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner are speaking out about the public response to allegations detailed in a recent New York Times report about the Democrat's past relationships. Free Press Washington correspondent Audrey Fahlberg joined CBS News' "The Takeout" to discuss her interviews with the women.

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U.S. Senate Candidate Graham Platner (Graham Platner for Senate): "At the end of the day, I firmly believe that we are facing fascism in this country."
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U.S. Senate Candidate Graham Platner (Graham Platner for Senate): "At the end of the day, I firmly believe that we are facing fascism in this country."

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Before Graham Platner won the Maine primary on Tuesday, WSJ’s Aaron Zitner reported from Maine and New York on the strategy behind their gamble on Platner. Watch more:
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Before Graham Platner won the Maine primary on Tuesday, WSJ’s Aaron Zitner reported from Maine and New York on the strategy behind their gamble on Platner. Watch more:

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🚨 JUST IN: A New York Times report says Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) defended saying he'd R*PE people to show dominance, his prior partners said he was "physically threatening" to them Platner also admitted he knew he had a Nazi tattoo and called it "my Totenkopf" Susan Collins (R) is about to go up even more in the polls 💀
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🚨 JUST IN: A New York Times report says Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) defended saying he'd R*PE people to show dominance, his prior partners said he was "physically threatening" to them Platner also admitted he knew he had a Nazi tattoo and called it "my Totenkopf" Susan Collins (R) is about to go up even more in the polls 💀

Eric Daugherty

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Graham Platner, the likely Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, is facing scrutiny over reports he sent sexually explicit messages to multiple women after marrying in 2023. The controversy follows earlier criticism over a tattoo he said he did not realize was a recognized Nazi symbol before later covering it up.
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Graham Platner, the likely Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, is facing scrutiny over reports he sent sexually explicit messages to multiple women after marrying in 2023. The controversy follows earlier criticism over a tattoo he said he did not realize was a recognized Nazi symbol before later covering it up.

CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil

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Democrat Graham Platner just announced he is running for the nomination to unseat GOP Senator Susan Collins in Maine. Platner is from the working class, he’s Maine through and through, and he knows the issues. Susan Collins says she is as a “moderate,” but her votes are nearly identical to Ted Cruz’s. Please follow, support and vote for Graham Platner for Senate to win Maine back for the people and turn the Senate back to a Democrat majority. Follow, Support and Vote for Graham Platner for Senate #DemsUnited
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Democrat Graham Platner just announced he is running for the nomination to unseat GOP Senator Susan Collins in Maine. Platner is from the working class, he’s Maine through and through, and he knows the issues. Susan Collins says she is as a “moderate,” but her votes are nearly identical to Ted Cruz’s. Please follow, support and vote for Graham Platner for Senate to win Maine back for the people and turn the Senate back to a Democrat majority. Follow, Support and Vote for Graham Platner for Senate #DemsUnited

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GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says allegations against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner are “extremely troubling and serious” and that he “owes the people of Maine a detailed answer.” The Senate race in the state has been a priority for Democrats seeking to topple Collins in their quest to win back the upper chamber.
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GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says allegations against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner are “extremely troubling and serious” and that he “owes the people of Maine a detailed answer.” The Senate race in the state has been a priority for Democrats seeking to topple Collins in their quest to win back the upper chamber.

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Sen. Susan Collins reacts for the first time to the latest allegations surrounding Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner WMTW TV
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Sen. Susan Collins reacts for the first time to the latest allegations surrounding Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner WMTW TV

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Susan Collin’s is worried as Graham Platner for Senate just celebrated his primary win in Maine.
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Susan Collin’s is worried as Graham Platner for Senate just celebrated his primary win in Maine.

Ed Krassenstein

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Maine Democrat Graham Platner, who is running in one of the year’s most closely watched Senate races, is battling a firestorm of controversy after reports that several women came forward with disturbing allegations. Selina Wang has the latest:
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Maine Democrat Graham Platner, who is running in one of the year’s most closely watched Senate races, is battling a firestorm of controversy after reports that several women came forward with disturbing allegations. Selina Wang has the latest:

ABC News

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“There are people in the United States Senate right now who are not saints.” Sen. Bernie Sanders explained why he's backing Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite a growing list of scandalous allegations plaguing his campaign. Sanders pointed to Platner's struggles with PTSD and the treatment he has received to rebuild his life. The former presidential candidate also said that many of the lawmakers judging Platner have their own imperfections.
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“There are people in the United States Senate right now who are not saints.” Sen. Bernie Sanders explained why he's backing Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite a growing list of scandalous allegations plaguing his campaign. Sanders pointed to Platner's struggles with PTSD and the treatment he has received to rebuild his life. The former presidential candidate also said that many of the lawmakers judging Platner have their own imperfections.

Fox News

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I am not sure if this The New York Times story knocks Graham Platner out of the race. But, MAN, are Democrats taking a *massive *risk if they nominate him on Tuesday. Maine is a have-to-have state for a Democratic Senate majority....and Platner is a TOTAL wildcard.
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I am not sure if this The New York Times story knocks Graham Platner out of the race. But, MAN, are Democrats taking a *massive *risk if they nominate him on Tuesday. Maine is a have-to-have state for a Democratic Senate majority....and Platner is a TOTAL wildcard.

Chris Cillizza

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CNN's Andrew Kaczynski reports on evidence that undercuts Senate candidate Graham Platner's claim that he only learned of his tattoo's Nazi associations last year. A woman who previously spoke to CNN anonymously is now going public, saying Platner referred to the image as "my Totenkopf" years before the controversy. She also provided CNN text messages showing that months before Platner says he learned the symbol's Nazi meaning, she was discussing among her friends.
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CNN's Andrew Kaczynski reports on evidence that undercuts Senate candidate Graham Platner's claim that he only learned of his tattoo's Nazi associations last year. A woman who previously spoke to CNN anonymously is now going public, saying Platner referred to the image as "my Totenkopf" years before the controversy. She also provided CNN text messages showing that months before Platner says he learned the symbol's Nazi meaning, she was discussing among her friends.

Erin Burnett OutFront

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