Scoop: Platner heads to D.C. as Democrats worry over his campaign
Summary
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is meeting with Democratic senators in Washington as they raise concerns about his sending explicit text messages to multiple women in 2023. Platner acknowledges the texts but disputes how the situation has been reported, while Democrats worry about his chances in the important Senate race.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is the frontrunner in the Maine Democratic Senate primary.
- He is scheduled to meet with Democratic senators to discuss allegations about explicit texts he sent to up to a dozen women in 2023.
- Senator Cory Booker said he has concerns and believes Platner should answer questions about the allegations.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer had supported another candidate, Janet Mills, who recently ended her campaign.
- Platner is attending fundraisers in Washington, including one hosted by Ron Klain, a former chief of staff to President Biden.
- Platner admits the explicit texts were sent after he married his wife Amy Gertner in late 2023.
- Platner's campaign says the allegations have been sensationalized and calls the situation private and difficult.
- Amy Gertner said that being newly married, dealing with infertility, and running a Senate campaign is challenging.
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