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

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July 7, 2026

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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.

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Twitchy

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Impressed by His Political Charisma' — Michelle Goldberg, Just Before Platner's Rape Allegation Surfaced

'Impressed by His Political Charisma' — Michelle Goldberg, Just Before Platner's Rape Allegation Surfaced

Conservative Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

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 .

Drudge Report

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· Jul 6, 2026

ON THE RECORD ACCUSATIONS...

ON THE RECORD ACCUSATIONS... (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her...'Very drunk and wouldn't take no for an answer'...Maine Dem Denies; 'Taking Time to Reflect on Best Path Forward'...Postpones multiple events amid bombshell...

Talking Points Memo

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· Jul 9, 2026

Come Nerd Out About Politics With TPM and The Handbasket

When news breaks — about, say, Graham Platner’s Senate campaign imploding over sexual assault allegations or Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization —...

Hot Air

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fetterman: Bernie Owes America An Apology for Pushing a Rapist For the Senate

Fetterman: Bernie Owes America An Apology for Pushing a Rapist For the Senate

RedState

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· Jul 7, 2026

Platner Rape Accuser’s Reason for Not Coming Forward Sooner Is Peak Liberal Mind Virus

Platner Rape Accuser’s Reason for Not Coming Forward Sooner Is Peak Liberal Mind Virus

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Related coverage for "How Graham Platner's campaign unraveled: From Reddit posts to rape allegation": Twitchy — 'Impressed by His Political Charisma' — Michelle Goldberg, Just Before Platner's Rape Allegation Surfaced. Conservative Review — ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic #MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor. Drudge Report — ON THE RECORD ACCUSATIONS.... Talking Points Memo — Come Nerd Out About Politics With TPM and The Handbasket. Hot Air — Fetterman: Bernie Owes America An Apology for Pushing a Rapist For the Senate. RedState — Platner Rape Accuser’s Reason for Not Coming Forward Sooner Is Peak Liberal Mind Virus