Khanna condemns Platner's past actions, but "they didn't come as a surprise" to Maine voters
Summary
Rep. Ro Khanna criticized Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner for harmful behavior toward women but said Platner has taken responsibility. Khanna supports Platner’s campaign, saying Maine voters are aware of the past issues and are focused on the election for the Senate seat now held by Republican Susan Collins.Key Facts
- Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate in Maine, was accused of sending inappropriate sexual messages to women not his wife.
- Additional claims surfaced about Platner’s behavior toward ex-girlfriends, including an allegation of physical abuse, which he denies.
- Platner’s ex-girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield said he grabbed her forcefully and physically restrained her during an argument.
- Rep. Ro Khanna condemned Platner’s misogynistic actions but said Platner has accepted accountability.
- Khanna believes Fifield’s claims and praised her courage for speaking out.
- Khanna said he would not support Platner if there was evidence of violence or sexual assault.
- Maine voters reportedly knew about Platner’s past behavior but are willing to give him a chance in the election.
- The Senate race in Maine is important for Democrats hoping to gain control of the U.S. Senate.
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