Fetterman decries Platner as a 'creep' amid Maine Senate sexting allegations
TL;DR
Sen. John Fetterman publicly labeled Graham Platner a 'creep' as reports surface of Platner sending explicit texts to women outside his marriage and resurfaced inflammatory posts. Platner has apologized for past posts, his wife says she flagged messages to campaign staff, and CNN confirmed a Kik account linked to him. Democrats are weighing the fallout while stressing accountability, and Fetterman signaled they may have to work with Platner if he defeats Susan Collins in Maine’s Senate race.
- Fetterman calls Platner a ‘creep’ after reports of extramarital sexting CNN
- Graham Platner’s Wife Flagged Sexually Explicit Texts to His Senate Campaign WSJ
- Democrats fret Graham Platner could cost them — and not just in Maine Politico
- Why Graham Platner’s Sexting Matters Slate Magazine
- Bernie Sanders defends Graham Platner after reports of sexually explicit text messages NBC News
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