Ro Khanna says he regrets endorsing Graham Platner in Maine Senate race

Ro Khanna regrets his past support of Graham Platner after latest sexual assault allegation

Rep. Ro Khanna told Meet the Press that he regrets endorsing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a sexual assault allegation ended his campaign.

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

Opinion: Graham Platner is not representative of America

Of all the reasons that Maine residents were given to vote for Graham Platner in his race for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate — and many of them boiled down to beating Donald Trump and Republicans — the most disturbing one came from Bill Maher. After telling his HBO audience ahead of the primary that we need to restore balance in our government, and a Democratic Senate would help a lot with that, the talk-show host explained that, actually, we are all Graham Platner...

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.

Maine socialists distance themselves from Platner: ‘We never endorsed’

The Maine Democratic Socialists of America is washing its hands of Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, stressing it never supported his candidacy. “To set the record straight: we never endorsed Platner,” the Maine DSA wrote in a Tuesday statement on X. “He is not a DSA candidate. We only endorsed Troy Jackson for the Primary.” []

Platner campaign 'being blown completely out of the water' by outside GOP spending: Memo

A Monday memo from Graham Platner’s campaign shows the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine is battling an onslaught of outside GOP spending. The memo, obtained by Politico, says Republicans spent 4.3 million on the race between Platner and incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) from last Tuesday through Monday. Collins’s campaign spent 500,000, while PACs...

Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans

Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans

Khanna and Gallego withdraw Platner endorsements

Rep. Ro Khanna called for Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race following a POLITICO report about an allegation of sexual assault.

Who Could Replace Graham Platner In Maine’s Senate Race?

'I’m the best person to replace him'

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...

Dem Star Quits After Bombshell Sex Assault Claim

CJ Gunther/Getty ImagesDemocratic candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for the Maine Senate seat after a woman accused him of sexual assault nearly five years ago.The oyster farmer and ex-Marine was nominated early last month to take on Republican Senator Susan Collins in one of the most competitive Senate races in the country. But a woman with whom he previously had an on-and-off relationship accused Platner, 41, of raping her in late 2021. Platner is bowing out of the race amid growing calls for Democrats to exit—though he continues to vehemently deny the allegations against him.Read more at The Daily Beast.

After Latest Platner Scandal, Bill Kristol Notes the GOP Nominated Ken Paxton

After Latest Platner Scandal, Bill Kristol Notes the GOP Nominated Ken Paxton

Graham Platner, oyster farmer & Democratic Senate candidate caught in a web of allegations

Who is Graham Platner? Explore the Maine Senate candidate's military career, oyster farming, sexual assault allegations and high-stakes Senate race.

Sentor Kennedy does Platner

For the record I want to record Senator John Kennedy’s assessment of former Maine Democrat Senatorial candidate Graham Platner: “With respect to Mr. Platner, he was nominated by the Hamas wing of the Democratic Party, which is in control.” Fact-check: Harsh but not unfair. The rest of Senator Kennedy’s assessment is both true and funny. It rises to Senator Kennedy’s usual level of blunt hilarity. Senator John Kennedy somehow managed

Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner said in a video statement Wednesday he was suspending his campaign, clearing the way for Democrats to select a new candidate to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the most important contests of November’s midterm elections. Platner’s decision comes after a woman told CNN and Politico he raped her while he was heavily intoxicated nearly five years ago when they were in a casual dating relationship – an allegation Platner denies. 0:00 Platner announces suspension of campaign 3:32 Platner says those in power are limiting his ability to campaign 7:23 Platner says this is not an admission of guilt Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #election #Senate #News

Why Democrats are running against the ‘Epstein class’

After Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination for Senate in Maine, his first ad of the general election didn’t mention his opponent, Sen. Susan Collins, or the Republican Party. It focused on the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and who he called the “Epstein class” of elites in both parties. “Some []

Undercover: Dan Osborn Staffer Claims Nebraska Senate Candidate Recruited Graham Platner for Maine Run

Undercover: Dan Osborn Staffer Claims Nebraska Senate Candidate Recruited Graham Platner for Maine Run

Ted Cruz gets bad news from recent polls as fellow Republican says Texas senator still ‘wants to be the next president’

Speculation about the Republican Party’s 2028 presidential race intensified after Sen. Ted Cruz’s White House ambitions were publicly highlighted by fellow GOP Sen. John Cornyn. Cornyn suggested his fellow Texas Republican still has his eye on the presidency, even as recent polling shows him trailing better-positioned GOP rivals and struggling to gain traction among early...

Man with same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rules

JUNEAU, Alaska — A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep []

Maine Senate Poll Shows Graham Platner Ahead of Susan Collins in Toss-Up Race

A new New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll shows Democrat Graham Platner narrowly leading Republican Sen.

Graham Platner backed James Talarico

Rumors are swirling about yet another Graham Platner controversy just a week after he backed James Talarico in Texas. Does James Talarico support Graham Platner despite his having: “Graham Platner’s racist, misogynistic, and communist views represent the worst of the Democrat Party, and by refusing to denounce him or pledge not to fundraise with him, James Talarico is officially []

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...

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins Slams Byron Donalds, Targets ‘Hyberscalers’ In Post-Debate Presser

Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins defended his legislative record, clarified his past voting timeline, and leveled sharp criticism at Republican rival Byron Donalds during a virtual press conference following the latest gubernatorial debate. Collins, speaking to reporters, addressed a moment in the debate when candidates were questioned about whether they had voted for Governor Ron [] Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins Slams Byron Donalds, Targets ‘Hyberscalers’ In Post-Debate Presser

Democrats' Platner Disaster

Graham Platner had a Nazi tattoo and extreme views, yet Democratic leaders backed him for Senate against experienced incumbent Susan Collins.

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.

Factbox-Who could replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?

Factbox-Who could replace Maine US Senate candidate Graham Platner?