The Maine Democratic Party and Graham Platner's campaign are locked in a bitter dispute as allegations of rape and internal party maneuvers threaten the party's Senate race strategy.
The Maine Democratic Party and Graham Platner’s campaign are locked in a bitter dispute as allegations of rape and internal party maneuvers threaten the party’s Senate race strategy. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Graham Platner, the Democrats’ U.S. Senate candidate in Maine, is under intense pressure to drop out of the race following allegations of rape and sexual misconduct, causing growing tensions within the Democratic Party. His campaign manager, Ben Chin, has accused the Democrat establishment of working behind closed doors to replace Platner as the nominee without consulting the party grassroots. DETAIL: Platner’s campaign unraveled after allegations surfaced from multiple women, including claims of rape and sexual assault,…Open
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