Leading US Democrats withdraw support for Platner after assault allegations
Summary
Leading Democrats have withdrawn their support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the accusations but is reconsidering his campaign amid the controversy.Key Facts
- Jenny Racicot accused Graham Platner of forcing nonconsensual sex in late 2021 at her home in Maine.
- Platner denied the allegations and said he is reflecting on his campaign’s future.
- Top Democrats, including Rep. Ro Khanna and Senator Ruben Gallego, have withdrawn their endorsements of Platner.
- The Maine Democratic Party and political group End Citizens United called for Platner to drop out.
- Platner won the Democratic primary in April and is set to run against Republican Susan Collins.
- Maine law allows Platner to be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws by July 13, with a replacement named by July 27.
- Platner is a Marine veteran and has faced past controversies, including a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol and past social media posts.
- Leftist commentator Hasan Piker, previously a supporter, said the new allegations are “verifiable” and “irredeemable.”
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