Graham Platner Campaign Posts 'Urgent' Job Ad Amid Mounting Scandal
Summary
Graham Platner’s campaign for the Maine Senate seat posted a job listing for a research director while Platner faces a sexual assault allegation that he denies. The controversy has caused some supporters to withdraw, and Platner has not ruled out leaving the race before the ballot replacement deadline.Key Facts
- Platner’s campaign urgently seeks a research director to support the federal Senate race.
- The job listing offers $7,000 to $11,000 per month based on experience.
- Platner won the Democratic nomination last month for the Maine Senate race.
- A former girlfriend accused Platner of forcing sex in 2021, an allegation he denies.
- Several prominent supporters have withdrawn their endorsements after the accusation.
- Platner said the allegations are “categorically untrue” but is considering his next steps.
- Maine law allows Platner to be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws by July 13.
- Democrats see Maine as a key state to try to win a Senate seat from Republican Susan Collins.
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