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Collins leverages decades-old assault claim in Maine Senate showdown
politics14 days ago

Collins leverages decades-old assault claim in Maine Senate showdown

Incumbent Sen. Susan Collins leverages a resurfaced 1988 police report alleging an assault by Democratic nominee Troy Jackson to question his temperament as Maine's decisive Senate race tightens; Jackson, selected to replace the embattled Graham Platner, defends himself as the incident occurred decades ago and does not reflect who he is today, while Democrats face vetting concerns after Platner's downfall and the race remains competitive as both sides court working-class voters.

via New York Post|
#1988-police-report#graham-platner#maine-senate-race
Maine Dems' Senate Pick Faces Scrutiny Over Cousin Connection
politics28 days ago

Maine Dems' Senate Pick Faces Scrutiny Over Cousin Connection

Democrats in Maine tapped Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in the U.S. Senate race after Platner withdrew amid allegations; a Maine Wire report alleges Jackson has two children with his second cousin, with whom he shares great-grandparents, a claim that sparked social-media backlash as Jackson heads toward a November contest against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.

via Fox News|
#graham-platner#maine-senate-race#politics
politics1 month ago

Platner Fallout Complicates the Outsider Candidate Playbook

POLITICO reveals that Graham Platner’s rise was engineered by out-of-state consultants from Fight Agency who sold him as a rugged, working-class outsider, but warnings about vetting and his online footprint were ignored. A sexual-assault allegation and Platner’s withdrawal have triggered a broader reckoning in Democratic campaigning, casting doubt on the outsider-candidate playbook and threatening the futures of Moraff, Katz, and Fight Agency.

via Politico|
#daniel-moraff#fight-agency#graham-platner
Houston ICE shooting prompts questions as Maine Dems scramble to replace Platner and Sony ends physical discs
politics1 month ago

Houston ICE shooting prompts questions as Maine Dems scramble to replace Platner and Sony ends physical discs

Morning Rundown covers an ICE officer-involved fatal shooting in Houston, with officials saying the deceased wasn’t the target and no body cameras were worn; Maine Democrats scramble to replace Graham Platner after his withdrawal from the Senate race, with Nirav Shah among the candidates; and Sony’s plan to stop selling physical PlayStation discs from 2028, drawing pushback, plus other brief updates.

via NBC News|
#graham-platner-withdrawal#houston-ice-shooting#maine-senate-race
Democrats’ gamble on a controversial Maine Senate candidate backfires
politics1 month ago

Democrats’ gamble on a controversial Maine Senate candidate backfires

Democrats’ embrace of Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner, despite a long record of troubling posts, a Nazi‑linked tattoo, and private concerns about his behavior, backfired as outlets reported damning details and a major campaign firm acknowledged possible missteps. The episode shows how Trump’s rise has pushed Democrats to overlook or rationalize flaws for strategic wins, leaving the party with limited options in a key race and exposing internal mismanagement from Platner’s team and establishment endorsements that shifted as baggage became public.

via Axios|
#campaign-baggage#democrats#graham-platner
Sanders presses Platner to step aside in Maine Senate race amid allegations
us-politics1 month ago

Sanders presses Platner to step aside in Maine Senate race amid allegations

Bernie Sanders called on Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race amid very serious allegations of sexual assault; Platner denies the charges, and Democrats say a fair, open process will determine the replacement once he formally withdraws. The live blog also covers Trump’s Greenland push, a ruling against DeSantis’s Stop Woke Act, and a Harris Poll showing broad frustration with the affordability crisis ahead of the midterms.

via The Guardian|
#bernie-sanders#democrats#graham-platner
politics1 month ago

Mamdani presses Platner to bow out of Maine Senate bid after latest sexual assault accusation

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged Graham Platner to end his Maine Senate campaign after a new sexual assault accusation; Mamdani has not endorsed Platner, though several of his aides are involved in the bid. Platner denies the allegation, and other prominent Democrats including Chuck Schumer have pressed him to drop out before the ballot replacement deadline as Platner’s campaign faces scrutiny.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#graham-platner#maine-senate-race
politics1 month ago

Barrett and Kagan Set for Capitol Hill Budget Hearing Next Week

Two Supreme Court justices, Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan, will testify on Capitol Hill on July 14 before House and Senate appropriations panels about the court’s fiscal 2027 budget request, including a security funding boost, with lawmakers seeking detailed information on how funds will be used. The article also covers Maine politics, where pressure mounts for Graham Platner to withdraw amid new allegations and a scramble to find a replacement as Democrats race to unseat Sen. Susan Collins.

via Politico|
#appropriations#budget#capitol-hill
politics2 months ago

Khanna bets on Platner in Maine race despite scandal

Rep. Ro Khanna is publicly backing Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race despite a New York Times report detailing alleged misogynistic behavior and a Nazi-adjacent tattoo, arguing Platner deserves redemption and that he’s showing up for allies amid attacks. The stance highlights Khanna’s willingness to stand by controversial figures to help Democrats topple Susan Collins, a move that critics say could imperil the party’s bid and Khanna’s national ambitions.

via Politico|
#democrats#endorsements#graham-platner
Maine’s Dems push toward a high-stakes Senate showdown after Mills withdrawal
politics2 months ago

Maine’s Dems push toward a high-stakes Senate showdown after Mills withdrawal

Voters in Maine head to the polls in a high-profile primary as Graham Platner advances for the Democratic nomination after Janet Mills suspended her campaign, setting up a likely November showdown with Republican Sen. Susan Collins; Platner’s campaign has been rocked by a string of scandals, from resurfaced posts to allegations of abusive conduct, complicating Democrats’ hopes to flip the seat, with other statewide races also on Tuesday’s ballot.

via The Guardian|
#campaign-controversies#graham-platner#maine-senate-race
politics2 months ago

Khanna Defends Platner Amid New Misogyny Allegations in Maine Senate Race

Rep. Ro Khanna defended his continued support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite new reports of misogynistic behavior, saying voters should show him grace given his service and policy priorities, while stressing he would withdraw support if there were evidence of violence or sexual assault; the New York Times piece described unsettling conduct by Platner, which he has acknowledged but denied violence.

via Politico|
#graham-platner#maine-senate-race#misogyny-allegations
politics2 months ago

Democrats Split Over Platner Scandals as Maine Senate Race Heats Up

New York Times reporting details disturbing allegations about Democrat Graham Platner, including a Nazi-symbol tattoo and past violence claims, plus sexually explicit messages, unfolding days before Maine’s Democratic primary against Susan Collins. The disclosures have split Democrats: some see Platner as their best path to flip Maine’s Senate seat, while others worry the fallout could torpedo the party’s broader chances. Platner denies the violence claims and says he has transformed, but donors and aides remain wary about his ability to win in November. Maine law could allow replacing a nominee if he withdraws by mid-July, though that move would be unprecedented. The episode underscores how pivotal Maine is to the Democrats’ Senate landscape this cycle.

via Politico|
#democrats#graham-platner#maine-senate-race
Maine Senate Hopeful Platner Faces Scrutiny as Senate Dems Meet
politics2 months ago

Maine Senate Hopeful Platner Faces Scrutiny as Senate Dems Meet

Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner met with several Senate Democrats in Washington amid reports he sent sexual messages to women outside his marriage; Senate leaders offered cautious responses and avoided strong judgments about his fitness, while reaffirming the goal to defeat Susan Collins and retake the Senate, as Platner also pulled back from a VoteVets event amid ongoing scrutiny and past controversies.

via The New York Times|
#chuck-schumer#graham-platner#maine-senate-race