President Trump attacked Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, calling him a "thug" and "pig" due to past conduct and controversial statements. Trump's criticism comes despite his own past accusations and endorsements of candidates with personal baggage.
US Marine veteran Graham Platner won Maine's Democratic Senate primary with 75% of the vote, securing a November showdown with Republican Senator Susan Collins. Platner, a progressive with no prior political experience, faces scrutiny over a Nazi-style tattoo, past homophobic remarks, and explicit texts, while President Trump has endorsed Collins.
Graham Platner, Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, faces scrutiny over past behavior described as toxic by ex-partners, including allegations of locking one in a room. Platner denies the allegations, attributing them to political smears aimed at derailing his campaign focused on healthcare, taxing the rich, and campaign finance reform.
Amy Gartner, wife of Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner, feels betrayed by a former campaign aide who she says spread gossip about her husband's sexting scandal to the media. Platner himself criticized the Wall Street Journal and New York Times for reporting on the personal matter.
Amy Gertner, wife of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, called media coverage of alleged explicit text messages "shameful." Platner denies claims made by a former staffer, while Gertner expressed hurt over private conversations being disclosed. This adds to previous controversies surrounding Platner's campaign.
Amy Gertner, wife of Maine Democrat Graham Platner, called media reports about his alleged sexually explicit text messages "shameful" and "gossip." Platner denies claims made by a former staffer, while other Democrats express concern over potential election vulnerabilities.
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces controversy after his wife disclosed he exchanged sexually explicit texts with women early in their marriage, amid other campaign controversies.
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate, aired a critical ad during a Boston Red Sox game blaming private equity for the team's decline, only for it to be pulled midway due to alleged intellectual property violations.
Maine's Senate race pits Republican Susan Collins' focus on federal funding against Democrat Graham Platner's call for systemic change. Collins highlights her Appropriations Committee role, while Platner criticizes her support for the Trump agenda.
