The Memo: Platner debacle inflames factional turmoil among Democrats
Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center
Summary
A credible allegation of rape against Graham Platner looks near certain to doom his Senate campaign, even though the Maine Democrat calls the charge “categorically untrue.” The consensus in the political world is that Platner could withdraw from the race any moment. Meanwhile, the episode is ratcheting up tensions that are already burning hot within…
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- It’s Time for Maine to Ditch Platner — But Not the Politics That Won Over Voters (Far Left — The Intercept)
- Stephen King deletes post defending Platner (Center — The Hill News)
- Bernie-backed socialist who allied with Platner could supplant him on ballot (Right — Latest Political News on Fox News)
- Nebraska Senate hopeful Dan Osborn rejects claim he helped recruit Platner (Center Right — Washington Examiner)
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