Neera Tanden and Shannon Watts call for Maine Senate candidate to resign
Democratic Party Distances Itself from Graham Platner Amid New Allegations In Maine, Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a significant backlash after serious allegations emerged from his ex-girlfriend, who accused him of rape that occurred in 2021. This accusation adds to an already troubled campaign characterized by controversial aspects such as Nazi tattoos and […]
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson submits paperwork to establish an exploratory committee, becoming the first Democrat to seek to succeed Platner.
Exploratory Committee Launched in Maine Senate Race Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has submitted official paperwork to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to create an exploratory committee. This move makes him the first significant Democratic contender aiming to succeed the troubled Senate candidate Graham Platner. The paperwork will establish the Troy Jackson Senate Review […]
Graham Platner controversy creates challenges for Democrats’ Senate majority efforts
Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegations Graham Platner, a candidate for the Maine Senate, is facing serious allegations after a woman accused him of sexual assault from five years ago. Platner has strongly rejected these claims, labeling them as false and politically driven. As the situation escalates, there’s increasing pressure from Democrats […]
Bernie Sanders Suggests Graham Platner Should Withdraw from Maine Senate Race Following Rape Allegation
Sen. Bernie Sanders Urges Graham Platner to Exit Maine Senate Race Senator Bernie Sanders has advised Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Maine Senate, to “drop out” following new allegations of rape against him. Sanders mentioned, “I’ve had a conversation with Graham Platner regarding the best way forward for Maine,” adding, “Considering these very […]
Kalshi odds show a 94% chance that Maine Senate candidate Platner will withdraw.
Traders on the prediction market Calci are increasingly betting that Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Senator in Maine, will withdraw from the race by next week. Just this Tuesday morning, the likelihood of his exit jumped from nearly zero to about 94%, indicating a strong belief among traders that his campaign is in serious […]
Here are potential replacements for Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race.
WASHINGTON — Democrats are giving Graham Platner, who faces accusations of sexual misconduct, a two-week window to find a replacement if he decides to drop out of the Senate race in Maine. Reports indicate that Platner is attempting to work out a deal with party leaders while he considers his options, hoping to identify a […]
Zohran Mamdani urges Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race
Maine Democratic Candidate Faces Pressure to Withdraw Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate, Graham Platner, has lost the support of New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani, a notable figure in the progressive movement. Mamdani made his comments during a news conference with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, where he discussed Platner’s campaign following a primary win by […]
Accuser of Graham Platner criticizes NY Times after rape allegation against Democratic Senate candidate
WASHINGTON — Lindsay Fifield, the first woman to publicly accuse Graham Platner, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate from Maine, of abuse, criticized the New York Times on Tuesday. She claimed the publication exaggerated her story and political stance to benefit Platner’s campaign while misrepresenting her allegations. Fifield detailed instances of physical aggression she experienced, such […]
Schumer and Gillibrand call for Graham Platner to step down from the Maine Senate race following a rape accusation.
Schumer and Gillibrand Urge Platner to Withdraw from Maine Senate Race Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who chairs the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, have called on Graham Platner to “immediately withdraw” from the Maine Senate race. This follows serious allegations of rape made against him by his ex-girlfriend. The New York […]
Michigan Senate contest pits progressive against establishment following McMorrow’s exit
Democratic Battle Heats Up in Michigan The ongoing contest within the Democratic Party—between its left wing and the more center-left establishment—has now taken center stage in Michigan. Recently, there have been notable victories for far-left candidates in strongly Democratic areas of New York City and Colorado. However, attention has shifted toward Michigan, a battleground state […]