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Graham Platner Faces New Allegation
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

A woman who previously dated Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine’s Senate race, told Politico on Monday that he sexually assaulted her several years ago. The allegation surfaced after days of speculation around Platner’s campaign, including rumors that another damaging story was coming and that he might leave the race. Politico published its report []
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Off The Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Rep. Comer Blasts Senate GOP Over Stalled SAVE America Act
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., on Sunday sharply criticized Senate Republicans for failing to advance the SAVE America Act, intensifying pressure on GOP lawmakers as President Donald Trump’s election integrity legislation remains stalled in the Senate. During an appearance on Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show,” Comer questioned why Republican []...Click to read more
Twitchy
· Jul 7, 2026
Wait ... WUT?! Graham Platner Campaign Is Hiring and the Role They're Hiring for Is So VERY Telling
Wait ... WUT?! Graham Platner Campaign Is Hiring and the Role They're Hiring for Is So VERY Telling
Slate Magazine
· Jul 7, 2026
Is This the End for Graham Platner?
The Maine Democrat may have met a scandal he can’t beat.
National Republican Congressional Committee
· Jul 7, 2026
Matt Dunlap Empowered Graham Platner. Here’s Everything He Was OK With.
For months, Matt Dunlap stood in lockstep with Graham Platner as one damning report after the other made it clear: Nazi-lover and alleged rapist Graham Platner is sick, morally depraved, and unfit to serve. Matt Dunlap not only backed him, but also empowered Platner’s campaign. Here’s a reminder of everything Dunlap let slide: And sadly, that’s just [] The post Matt Dunlap Empowered Graham Platner. Here’s Everything He Was OK With. appeared first on NRCC.
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· Jul 7, 2026
MAGA Congressman Rages Against “Weak” GOP Senators: “You Don’t Need to Be a Senator”
U.S. Representative James Comer (R-KY) is one of several MAGA-aligned members of Congress who are trying to advance President Trump’s SAVE America Act, which many elected GOP members — including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) — say doesn’t have enough votes. As seen below, Comer told Fox News: “Unless John Thune is talking to []
Zeteo
· Jun 23, 2026
The ‘Hellfire’ Awaiting Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street
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Related coverage for "Graham Platner Faces New Allegation": Off The Press — Rep. Comer Blasts Senate GOP Over Stalled SAVE America Act. Twitchy — Wait ... WUT?! Graham Platner Campaign Is Hiring and the Role They're Hiring for Is So VERY Telling. Slate Magazine — Is This the End for Graham Platner?. National Republican Congressional Committee — Matt Dunlap Empowered Graham Platner. Here’s Everything He Was OK With.. 2Paragraphs — MAGA Congressman Rages Against “Weak” GOP Senators: “You Don’t Need to Be a Senator”. Zeteo — The ‘Hellfire’ Awaiting Andy Burnham at 10 Downing Street
