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Graham Platner, avowed Israel critic, drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation
The exit upends one of Democrats' most closely watched Senate races, as the party now rapidly moves to select a replacement to face Susan Collins
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Daily Sabah
· Jun 28, 2026
Judaism is not Zionism: A warning against conflation
One of the most prominent critics of Israeli policies in recent years has been the American economist and public intellectual Jeffrey Sachs. Sachs openly describes the events unfol...
Washington Examiner
· Jul 10, 2026
Ro Khanna downplays Platner’s downfall as greater sign about progressive movement: ‘One-week news story’
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) admitted his faith in Graham Platner was ill placed, after sexual assault allegations led the progressive candidate to drop out of the U.S. Senate race in Maine, but said the failed campaign is not reflective of a general change in momentum that has seen many socialist candidates succeed recently. “I got []
PBS NewsHour
· Jul 7, 2026
More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation
The list of Democrats calling for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw continues to grow a day after a woman he once dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation and said he was reflecting on his path forward. Amna Nawaz discussed the future of the race with Steve Mistler of Maine Public Radio.
Haaretz
· Jun 26, 2026
Why Israelis should stop being afraid of Mamdani-backed Brad Lander
Instead of describing the rise of Brad Lander - a Democrat who wears his Judaism and his progressive Zionism on his sleeve - as 'frightening,' Israelis better seriously consider the cost of maintaining the status-quo special relationship with the United States
Off The Press
· Jun 21, 2026
Rep. Ro Khanna believes Graham Platner accusers — but stands by him anyway
California Rep. Ro Khanna once again admitted that he believes the women who have accused Maine Democrat Graham Platner of being physically rough with or mistreating them — but is standing by him nonetheless. Khanna (D-Calif.), who was an early backer of Platner, contended that the oyster farmer had redemption and underscored his goal of []...Click to read more
World Israel News
· Jul 1, 2026
Right-wing firebrand rips Israel while defending whites-only Arkansas town
Right-wing pundit and erstwhile Trump promoter Ann Coulter claims that Israel practices 'de jure and de facto discrimination' in Tel Aviv. The post Right-wing firebrand rips Israel while defending whites-only Arkansas town appeared first on World Israel News.
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Related coverage for "Graham Platner, avowed Israel critic, drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation": Daily Sabah — Judaism is not Zionism: A warning against conflation. Washington Examiner — Ro Khanna downplays Platner’s downfall as greater sign about progressive movement: ‘One-week news story’. PBS NewsHour — More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation. Haaretz — Why Israelis should stop being afraid of Mamdani-backed Brad Lander. Off The Press — Rep. Ro Khanna believes Graham Platner accusers — but stands by him anyway. World Israel News — Right-wing firebrand rips Israel while defending whites-only Arkansas town