Protester against Trump faces charges after video seems to show journalist pushed at Maine demonstration
A man from Maine is facing legal issues after footage of him reportedly attacking a local journalist at a protest—thought to be Democratic—spread widely online. The undated video shared on Tuesday features Joe Sokol from Mainwire interacting with protestors in Bangor who were voicing opposition to President Donald Trump and other political matters. In the […]
Media slow to report on rape allegation involving Maine Senate candidate
Controversy Surrounds Candidate Graham Platner Amid #MeToo Backlash New York Times reporter Jodi Cantor recently made comments that could signal a shift regarding the #MeToo movement she has long supported. The movement gained momentum with the case of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein but appears to be faltering in the political arena, especially with candidates like […]
Carville criticizes Democrats for not properly assessing Maine Senate candidate Platner
Carville Critiques Democrats Over Platner Vetting Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville recently expressed concerns about the vetting process surrounding Senate candidate Graham Platner. During a podcast on Wednesday, Carville pointed out that Democratic leaders and some liberal commentators who once defended Platner amidst various controversies are now accusing him of new sexual assault allegations. Jenny […]
Fetterman labels Graham Platner as ‘accused rapist’ following Maine Senate departure
Fetterman Responds to Platner’s Withdrawal from Maine Senate Race Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania reacted sharply after Democratic candidate Graham Platner exited the Maine Senate race amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct. Fetterman remarked that Platner had always been destined to fail, calling him a “dead man.” “Tonight, the trash took care of itself,” Fetterman […]
Platner Halts Maine Senate Campaign Following Sexual Assault Claims
Democrat Graham Platner Suspends Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Maine, halted his campaign on Wednesday following calls from several Democratic senators for him to resign due to sexual assault allegations. In a video shared on social media, Platner announced his decision to suspend campaigning, denying the […]
Who is Valli Geiger? Get to know the Maine Democrat set to take Graham Platner’s place in the Senate.
Congressman Vali Geiger, a Rockland Democrat and former nurse and mayor, recently made headlines after stating that Senate candidate Graham Platner had urged her to think about backing him in the upcoming Maine Senate race. While Geiger hasn’t been officially named as a replacement candidate, Platner mentioned to local news that he had spoken with […]
Maine Democrats organizing convention to select next candidate after Graham Platner withdraws from Senate race due to scandal.
The Maine Democratic Party decided on Wednesday to organize a convention following the announcement by Democrat Graham Platner that he is stepping back from the state Senate race. This announcement came after he faced allegations of sexual assault from his ex-girlfriend. While Platner denies the accusations, he faced significant pressure from party members to withdraw. […]
Conflict Breaks Out Among Maine Democrats and Graham Platner’s Campaign
Recent allegations against Graham Platner, the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate from Maine, have ignited significant internal conflict within the party. Despite previous support for Platner through various controversies, Democratic leaders have reconsidered their backing after a woman accused him of breaking into her home and sexually assaulting her. This has led to the withdrawal of […]
Maine State Representative Says Graham Platner Wants Her to Take His Place
Maine Senate Candidate Endorsement Updates Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Maine Senate, is reported to be endorsing state Representative Vali Geiger, according to WMTV 8. Geiger mentioned that Platner reached out to her on Monday night, asking if he could publicly support her. She recalled him saying, “Valli, you’re a fighter; you’ve been […]
Who is Valli Geiger? Maine Democrat gains attention during Platner turmoil
Maine Rep. Vali Geiger Gains Attention Amid Senate Race Speculation Maine Representative Vali Geiger, a Democrat from Rockland and a former nurse, has recently caught national attention. This comes after Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner suggested she might consider voting for him if he steps back from the Maine Senate race. Although Geiger hasn’t been […]