Threads reaches 500 million monthly users, rivaling X. The Trump-branded T1 phone begins shipping after delays, featuring pre-installed Truth Social. Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to resign amid sexual assault allegations and past controversies.
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has suspended his campaign following allegations of sexual assault. The oysterman and former Marine, championed by liberal figures, faced mounting pressure after a Politico story detailed the accusations, which he denies. His withdrawal deals a blow to Democratic hopes of flipping a Republican-held seat.
A new sexual assault allegation against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has thrown Maine's crucial midterm race into disarray, potentially jeopardizing Democrats' chances of controlling Congress. Endorsements have been revoked, and the party is scrambling to find a new path forward.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing intensified calls to withdraw after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Top Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, have stated the DSCC will not invest in the race if Platner remains. Platner denies the allegations.
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing intensified calls to withdraw after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the claims, but top Democrats, including Ro Khanna and Ruben Gallego, have rescinded their endorsements.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid following a sexual assault allegation from a former girlfriend. Several Democratic lawmakers have rescinded endorsements, and the Maine Democratic Party is urging him to withdraw. Platner denies the claims, calling them false and politically motivated.
Jenny Racicot, 41, has accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault, alleging he forced sex upon her in late 2021. Platner denies the claims, calling them false and coordinated. The accusation follows previous reports of "unsettling" behavior and a Nazi-linked tattoo.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is denying new allegations of sexual assault reported by Politico. The former girlfriend claims Platner entered her home intoxicated and forced sex. Platner's campaign calls the claims false and coordinated, but he acknowledged the political reality and is reflecting on his path forward.
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