Troy Jackson has secured the committed support of roughly two-thirds of Maine's Democratic delegates, positioning him to formally replace Graham Platner as the Senate nominee. Jackson, a progressive endorsed by the DSA, now faces incumbent Republican Susan Collins in a crucial race that could impact Senate control.
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate, withdrew after a rape accusation, following numerous prior controversies. His saga has sparked a debate among Democrats about the different standards applied to white male candidates versus women and candidates of color regarding past mistakes and allegations.
US Rep. Ro Khanna accused the Israeli government and military of "lying" about his recent detention by armed settlers and soldiers in the West Bank. Khanna presented video evidence of the incident, contradicting Israeli claims that the situation was quickly resolved. He alleged that Israeli soldiers sided with the settlers, further detaining his convoy.
Graham Platner ganó las primarias demócratas en Maine pese a polémicas como acusaciones de agresión sexual y un tatuaje nazi. El caso ilustra el auge del populismo y la radicalidad en la política estadounidense, donde los extremos parecen ganar terreno frente al centro.
Demokraterna valde Graham Platner, en ostronodlare med militär bakgrund, som kandidat i Maine. Hans kampanj präglades av skandaler, inklusive nazistiska symboler och anklagelser om toxiskt beteende. Efter en våldtäktsanklagelse drog han sig ur.
Maine Democrats are urgently seeking a new U.S. Senate candidate after progressive nominee Graham Platner withdrew due to a sexual assault allegation. The party must select a replacement by July 27 for the pivotal race against Sen. Susan Collins.
Democrat Graham Platner suspended his Maine Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegations, which he denies. His exit speech, criticized as a "pity party" and lacking accountability, blamed "establishment Democrats" and "corporate media" rather than acknowledging his accusers or his own actions.
Der Austernzüchter und Ex-Soldat Graham Platner zieht sich wegen eines Vergewaltigungsvorwurfs von den US-Kongresswahlen zurück. Sein Rückzug stellt ein Desaster für die Demokraten dar, die auf seine Hilfe zur Mehrheitsfindung im Senat gehofft hatten.
Der Austernzüchter und Ex-Soldat Graham Platner zieht sich wegen eines Vergewaltigungsvorwurfs von den US-Kongresswahlen zurück. Sein Rückzug stellt ein Desaster für die Demokraten dar, die auf seine Hilfe zur Mehrheitsfindung im Senat gehofft hatten.
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.
Progressive groups and lawmakers are scrambling to find a new candidate for the Maine Senate race after Graham Platner withdrew following sexual assault allegations. Our Revolution endorsed Troy Jackson, while others consider their options amid a compressed party process.
Progressive groups and lawmakers are scrambling to find a new candidate for the Maine Senate race after Graham Platner withdrew following sexual assault allegations. Our Revolution endorsed Troy Jackson, while others consider their options amid a compressed nomination process.
Democrat Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine imploded after a former partner accused him of sexual assault and another alleged non-consensual removal of a condom. Platner, an anti-establishment progressive, suspended his campaign, calling the accusations false but a distraction. The race against Republican Susan Collins is now in turmoil.
Democrat Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race following sexual assault allegations. The withdrawal impacts Democrats' efforts to gain Senate seats in the upcoming midterms, as Platner was seen as a strong contender against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Der demokratische Senatskandidat für Maine, Graham Plotner, ist nach einem Bericht über einen mutmaßlichen sexuellen Übergriff zurückgetreten. Plotner bestreitet die Vorwürfe, die ihn nur einen Monat nach seiner Wahl zum Kandidaten ereilten und die Wahlkampfziele der Partei gefährden.
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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner suspended his Maine campaign after an ex-girlfriend accused him of rape in 2021. Platner denied the allegation but stepped down, impacting Democrats' hopes of flipping a Republican-held seat.
Maine Democrats will hold a nominating convention to select a new U.S. Senate candidate after Graham Platner announced he is dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation. Platner denies the accusation, but faced pressure to resign. The party must name a replacement by July 27.
Die Demokraten haben im Rennen um einen Senatssitz in Maine eine Niederlage erlitten. Der Herausforderer, ein ehemaliger Elitesoldat, galt als große Hoffnung der Partei, doch die Republikaner konnten ihren Sitz verteidigen.
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Graham Platner, candidat démocrate au Sénat dans le Maine, se retire après une accusation de viol, marquant un revers pour le parti. L'affaire met en lumière les tensions internes et l'influence de l'aile gauche.
Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his US Senate campaign in Maine following a sexual assault allegation and other scandals. He cited threats to campaign support and called the accusation false, vowing to withdraw formally once a transparent replacement process is assured.
Ostronodlaren och marinkårsveteranen Platner, Demokraternas kandidat i Maine, avbryter sin kampanj för senaten efter en våldtäktsanklagelse. Han avvisar anklagelserna men hänvisar till press från partiet. Demokraterna måste hitta en ersättare senast 27 juli.
Graham Platner, candidat démocrate au Sénat dans le Maine, se retire après des accusations de viol. Ce scandale s'ajoute à une série de controverses, illustrant les tensions au sein du Parti démocrate américain.
