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ABCNEWS - Platner says campaign will reflect on 'path forward' after sexual assault allegation
The Maine Democrat running for Senate said the allegation is "false."
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NPR (Elena Moore) - Platner denies sexual assault allegation, but says he will assess 'best path forward'
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "categorically untrue."
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as "categorically untrue."Open
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NYTIMES (Lisa Lerer and Katie Glueck) - Platner Will Take Time to ‘Reflect’ on Campaign After Sexual Assault Accusation
Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, called the allegation “false.” He did not say if he would continue his campaign.
AXIOS (Hans Nichols) - Platner says he's taking time to consider future of Maine Senate bid
Graham Platner , the Democratic nominee in Maine's Senate race, said he is "taking the time" to consider his next steps after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Why it matters: Platner, who denied the allegation, stopped short of saying he would end his campaign, but indicated he is weighing its future as he seeks to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins. - Politico reported Monday that a woman who dated Platner says he forced her to have sex with him nearly five years ago despite her reported objections. - "Regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting, but mindful of the political reality it will inflict, we are taking the time to reflect on the best path forward for the state that I love, the people that I love,…
Graham Platner , the Democratic nominee in Maine's Senate race, said he is "taking the time" to consider his next steps after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Why it matters: Platner, who denied the allegation, stopped short of saying he would end his campaign, but indicated he is weighing its future as he seeks to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins. - Politico reported Monday that a woman who dated Platner says he forced her to have sex with him nearly five years ago despite her reported objections. - "Regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting, but mindful of the political reality it will inflict, we are taking the time to reflect on the best path forward for the state that I love, the people that I love,…Open