Graham Platner Drops Out Of Senate Race After Rape Allegation Proved To Be Final Nail In Coffin

McConnell hospitalization, Graham’s death shrink GOP’s slim Senate majority

The weekend death of GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham has made passing the Republican agenda in the Senate even more tenuous for the GOP conference – considering Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was already in the hospital and will not return to Capitol Hill any time soon. The GOP conference holds 53 seats, but without Graham and []...Click to read more

Graham Platner's First Accuser Again Sets the Record Straight...and Torches the NYT

Graham Platner's First Accuser Again Sets the Record Straight...and Torches the NYT

Giving Platner the Bum's Rush

Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic Senate primary in a landslide. But it all fell apart quickly after a rape allegation from a former girlfriend.

GOP grapples with Graham death, McConnell absence: Join the live discussion

Sen. Lindsey Graham's shocking death over the weekend is cutting further into the Senate GOP's majority, particularly with Sen. Mitch McConnell absent. Plus, the on-again Iran war causes more headaches for the Trump administration. Join The Hill editor-in-chief Ian Swanson, defense and foreign policy editor Colin Meyn and Senate reporter Alexander Bolton for an in-depth discussion and QA on these...

Graham Platner is Out. Never Forget What Matt Dunlap Let Slide.

Alleged rapist and Nazi-lover Graham Platner has dropped out of the Senate race. But we can’t forget all of the horrific behavior that out of touch Matt Dunlap let slide before he did so. Dunlap proudly backed Platner, even appearing with him at campaign events as recently as last month, and here’s a look at the disturbing reports [] The post Graham Platner is Out. Never Forget What Matt Dunlap Let Slide. appeared first on NRCC.

Some Thoughts on a Possible Big Primary Upset(s) in Colorado

We’ve got more primaries coming up tomorrow night, specifically in the state of Colorado. I must confess that it was...

ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic #MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor

In June, the New York Times reported that Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, fantasized about raping a home intruder in order to prove he was dominant.The post ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor appeared first on .

Maine Democrats to the disastrous sex pest and the consultants who brought you John Fetterman: go away and let us try to beat Susan Collins

Catastrophic Senate candidate Graham Planter continues to refuse to drop out because he and his Beltway dipshit advisers think they’re entitled to handpick his replacement. The party’s response to this is exactly correct: Wow, this message from the Maine Democrats account on X. It sounds like Graham Platner is trying to stay actively involved in [] The post Maine Democrats to the disastrous sex pest and the consultants who brought you John Fetterman: go away and let us try to beat Susan Collins appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Endorsement Exodus: Maine Senate Nominee Graham Platner Urged to Quit Race After Assault Bombshell

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing a massive wave of high-profile defections and calls to exit the race following a report accusing him of a 2021 sexual assault, throwing the high-stakes campaign into immediate jeopardy. Platner issued a direct, categorical denial of the allegations on Monday, but the pushback from inside his own [] Endorsement Exodus: Maine Senate Nominee Graham Platner Urged to Quit Race After Assault Bombshell

Democrat Graham Platner exits key US Senate race, but denies rape allegation

Graham Platner, a scandal-plagued Democratic Senate nominee whose insurgent rise had drawn comparisons to Donald Trump, ended his campaign on Wednesday after a rape allegation threatened to derail one of his party’s best chances of flipping a Republican-held seat. Platner, a Marine veteran, oysterman and political newcomer, won last month’s Democratic primary in the northeastern state of Maine to face Republican Senator Susan Collins in November’s midterm elections. His withdrawal gives Maine...

Lindsey Graham's sudden death adds to uncertainty in Senate races

Graham's death eats into Republicans' voting majority in the Senate, as does the absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for weeks.

Graham Platner Leaves Senate Race, as Critics Pile On

Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for the Senate, despite troubling allegations by women who questioned his treatment of them. When a woman he had dated said last Monday that he had forced her to have sex without her consent, it was all over for Platner. He was accused of having raped the girlfriend. He []

Platner faces growing calls to drop out after rape allegation

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing growing calls to drop out of the race after he was accused of rape. He denies the allegation. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

How Graham Platner's campaign unraveled: From Reddit posts to rape allegation

From a Nazi tattoo to a sexting scandal, Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign faced mounting controversies before a rape allegation shook his allies.

Dem Senate Disaster Intensifies. No, The Other One.

Dem Senate Disaster Intensifies. No, The Other One.

‘Yellowstone’ creator addresses Kevin Costner’s shocking exit amid rumored feud

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan has offered his clearest explanation yet for star Kevin Costner’s departure from the hit Paramount drama. Appearing on a recent episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Sheridan confirmed that Costner was only ever contracted for the show’s first three seasons. He added that the actor’s eventual exit was the result of...

Graham Platner and the therapy script every disgraced politician now follows

Graham Platner’s political career deserved to end. There’s no doubt about that. A detailed sexual assault allegation against a U.S. Senate candidate is more than enough for a political party to conclude he can no longer represent it. Democrats were right to force him off the ballot. Political parties aren’t courts of law, and they []

He Hasn't Raped ANYONE ... That We Know Of: Maine Dems REALLY Scraping Bottom of the Barrel With This Guy

He Hasn't Raped ANYONE ... That We Know Of: Maine Dems REALLY Scraping Bottom of the Barrel With This Guy

Bernie Sanders’ fave officially quits Maine Senate race after being accused of rape

Graham Platner denied the sexual-assault claim as “false” but said it has “placed an immense amount of weight” on him, as he had until only Monday to decide whether to continue his candidacy. The post Bernie Sanders’ fave officially quits Maine Senate race after being accused of rape first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Bernie Sanders’ fave officially quits Maine Senate race after being accused of rape appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

“Hobbled Out of the Gate”: Platner Allegations Set Off Scramble to Find a New Maine Senate Nominee

Amid Graham Platner’s swift downfall, most paths to selecting a replacement candidate look poisoned. The post “Hobbled Out of the Gate”: Platner Allegations Set Off Scramble to Find a New Maine Senate Nominee appeared first on The Intercept.

The Senate Isn’t His Oyster, After All. Graham Platner’s Socialist Vessel Turned Out to Be Leaky

The media tells us that the rape allegations that brought down Graham Platner’s Senate campaign just came to light. Actually, they media had those allegations for months, but sat on them to boost Platner’s campaign.

Free the Prairieland defendants!

The trial and sentencing of the Prairieland defendants and the grotesque sentences handed them June 23 — from 30 to 100 years in prison, for each of eight defendants — was the closest thing to the reactionary and legal lynchings that have been all too common in the history of . . . Continue reading Free the Prairieland defendants! at Workers.org

Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report

A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday. Platner denied the allegation and said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. “Regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting but mindful [] The post Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Former Lawmaker Sentenced to 33 Years for Sexually Exploiting Children. Democrat Fantasized About Raping Kids in Texts

Former New Hampshire state legislator Stacie Marie Laughton will go to prison for 33 years on child exploitation and pornography charges. Stacie Marie Laughton — real name Barry — was the poster boy, or girl, for Democratic tolerance. He was the first “transgender” elected to a state legislature. That was 2012. Now he’s going to ... The post Former Lawmaker Sentenced to 33 Years for Sexually Exploiting Children. Democrat Fantasized About Raping Kids in Texts appeared first on The New American.

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More than a year after it was first introduced, Senate Bill 19 has finally crossed the finish line. The legislation’s path to the governor’s desk has been a winding one, marked by plenty of additions and subtractions, but the final bill is one that lawmakers should be proud of. Let’s take a closer look at what it should accomplish once it becomes law. 1. Help for struggling students. When students take Ohio’s state exams, their results fall into one of five performance levels: limited, Read More

Democrats Follow Their Leader, Refusing Moral Clarity on Platner

Hours after Graham Platner, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, was accused of sexual assault, his party abandoned him. While Democrats claim to be taking the moral high ground, their timeline says otherwise. Monday afternoon, Politico reported another Platner scandal the political world had sensed was coming after he canceled his campaign events for...

Graham Platner Faces Withdrawal Calls as Maine Senate Deadline Nears

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for U.S.

Graham Platner Drops Out Of Maine Senate Race, Leaving Democrats Frazzled

Democrat Graham Platner ends his Maine Senate bid after sexual assault allegations, leaving the party scrambling to name a replacement by July 27.

Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation

Democrat Graham Platner has dropped out of the U.S. Senate race in Maine after a woman who dated him said he drunkenly forced her to have sex despite her telling him to stop. (AP Video: Nathan Ellgren) #maine #usa #platner Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

How a Black Inmate Got Away With Stealing $11 Million From a Hollywood Producer

The story of how a Black inmate pulled off one of the biggest heists while serving time in federal prison is almost unbelievable! Let's get into it!

Who takes Lindsey Graham's Senate seat next?

Who takes Lindsey Graham's Senate seat next?

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Graham Platner Ends Senate Bid With Profane Political Message

Graham Platner, the scandal-ridden Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, officially withdrew from the race Friday, days after suspending his campaign amid mounting allegations of rape, sexual misconduct, and scrutiny over a Nazi tattoo. Platner submitted a formal withdrawal letter to the Maine Department of the Secretary of State, ending his candidacy after initially ...

Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate campaign after assault allegation: Hear his full statement

Graham Platner is suspending his U.S. Senate candidacy in Maine and removing his name from the ballot, he announced Wednesday night, halting a tumultuous campaign that has been haunted from the start by the Marine Corps veteran’s past. After a steady drum beat of scandals, Platner’s high-stakes bid for an elusive GOP-held seat in the Pine Tree State imploded this week, after a woman he dated years ago publicly accused him of sexual assault – an allegation he denies. In recent days, prominent Democrats and financial backers quickly pulled their support, all but dooming his candidacy even as he resisted calls to step aside.

The 5th Circuit Just Lit the Fuse on the Next Big Second Amendment Fight

The 5th Circuit Just Lit the Fuse on the Next Big Second Amendment Fight

Supreme Court Didn’t End the Birthright-Citizen Battle — It Just Made It Harder to Resolve

Supreme Court Didn’t End the Birthright-Citizen Battle — It Just Made It Harder to Resolve