Jodi Kantor discusses why Democrats can support Maine’s Platner despite allegations of abuse.

Democrat Support for Graham Platner Despite Allegations Democratic support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is raising eyebrows, especially given the multiple accusations against him. New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor recently discussed this on CNN, suggesting that it’s not entirely out of the question for Democrats to back someone like Platner, who faces serious […]
Jodi Kantor Supports Graham Platner, Calling It Not a Case of ‘Classic Abuse’

Controversy Over Allegations Against Senate Candidate Jodie Cantor, a notable journalist from the New York Times, has sparked criticism recently. She gained fame for her Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting during the #MeToo movement, but her current stance on allegations against Senate candidate Graham Platner (D-Maine) has many questioning her commitment to the cause. For context, there’s […]
Former girlfriend claims Platner was unfaithful to his fiancée and stood by his Nazi tattoo.

Controversy Surrounds Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner The former girlfriend of Graham Platner, who is running for the Senate in Maine, has made serious allegations against him. She claims he cheated on her fiancée and defended his Nazi-themed tattoo as a reminder that “America is an evil villain abroad.” In conversation with a media outlet, […]
Platner campaign shaken by serious claims from a former partner: report

Graham Platner’s Campaign Faces Allegations Shortly after Graham Platner became the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, a woman took to social media to share her experiences with him. She claimed they briefly dated in 2021, recounting how they met on Tinder, discussed his affair, and mentioned inconsistencies in his story about a controversial tattoo. […]
Democrats unite behind Graham Platner amid a series of controversies.

Support Grows for Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Senators Chuck Schumer from New York and Ed Markey from Massachusetts are among the prominent Democrats rallying behind Graham Platner, the Senate candidate facing several controversies. In Maine, progressive oyster farmers have recently secured a significant victory, deciding the Democratic nomination—which will be confirmed Tuesday night. This […]
Thune States GOP’s Midterm Approach Is to Highlight Differences with Graham Platner, James Talarico

Senate Republicans Focus on Strategy for Midterm Elections On Wednesday’s FBN broadcast of “Morning with Maria,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) discussed the strategy Senate Republicans plan to use in the forthcoming midterm elections. Thune admitted that in certain regions, Republicans need to adopt a defensive stance, but he also mentioned they are taking […]
Senate Democrats Consider Their Majority Prospects if Platner Does Not Succeed

Senate Democrats Eye Control in November Despite Challenges in Maine Some Senate Democrats are feeling optimistic about their chances of reclaiming control this November, even if they don’t manage to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine. Graham Platner recently won the Democratic primary for Maine’s Senate seat, moving on to challenge Collins in the […]
Reporter minimizes charges against Graham Platner as ‘not typical abuse claims’

Downplaying Allegations: A Journalist’s Perspective On Wednesday, a reporter from the New York Times surprisingly minimized accusations against Graham Platner, a Senate candidate from Maine, suggesting they didn’t fit the mold of a “classic abuse allegation.” Jodi Kantor, a Pulitzer Prize winner known for her reporting on Harvey Weinstein’s abuses, implied that voters in Maine […]
Schumer and Gillibrand support troubled Maine candidate Graham Platner

Maine Voters Speak on Graham Platner Controversy Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, is currently facing backlash over a number of past actions. These include allegations of abuse from an ex-girlfriend and a tattoo that has drawn criticism. As Platner gears up for the primary against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins, divisions among […]
NRSC cautions that troubled Platner might still beat Susan Collins

Mr. Platner Delivers Primary Election Victory Speech Graham Platner made a speech on Tuesday where he recognized his previous missteps and criticized Senator Susan Collins, the incumbent Republican. Senate Republicans are expressing concerns that Graham Platner, who has been mired in controversy, could still outpace Sen. Susan Collins in Maine if the party fails to […]