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Graham Platner releases grovelling video amid facing calls from Dems to quit his campaign
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Sky News host James Morrow reacts to Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner releasing a video addressing accusations of sexual assault. “This Platner guy was bad news from the beginning,” Mr Morrow said. “Whatever these latest horrific allegations are, it’s just bizarre the Democrats would go near him.”
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Technique: Name Calling
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Townhall
· Jul 7, 2026
Watch Scott Jennings Nuke the Dems' Narrative on Graham Platner in Less Than Two Minutes on CNN
Watch Scott Jennings Nuke the Dems' Narrative on Graham Platner in Less Than Two Minutes on CNN
The Daily Wire
· Jul 8, 2026
SEE IT: Compare Swalwell, Platner’s Nearly Identical Denials
Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner released a video denying the accusations of sexual misconduct, disturbing and abusive behavior, and even rape — but some quickly noticed that his speech sounded familiar. When viewed side by side with a video from disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) — who resigned after multiple women accused him ...
Associated Press
· Jun 23, 2026
LIVE: Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference
Watch live as House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference.
CNN
· Jun 21, 2026
Mitt Romney says he'd "give it all" for one more day with his dad
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Drudge Retort
· Jul 3, 2026
Sirens, Jeers Drown Out Stephen Miller During DC Natl Guard Speech
Video footage captured Miller trying to speak over the sound of chanting and sirens.
Real Clear Politics
· Jul 10, 2026
What We Learned From Platner's Dropout Video
What We Learned From Platner's Dropout Video
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Related coverage for "Graham Platner releases grovelling video amid facing calls from Dems to quit his campaign": Townhall — Watch Scott Jennings Nuke the Dems' Narrative on Graham Platner in Less Than Two Minutes on CNN. The Daily Wire — SEE IT: Compare Swalwell, Platner’s Nearly Identical Denials. Associated Press — LIVE: Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference. CNN — Mitt Romney says he'd "give it all" for one more day with his dad. Drudge Retort — Sirens, Jeers Drown Out Stephen Miller During DC Natl Guard Speech. Real Clear Politics — What We Learned From Platner's Dropout Video