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ARCHIVED · 4 LEFT · 0 CENTER · 10 RIGHT · Jul 7, 12:43 AM

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Democratic leaders have abandoned Graham Platner

The sexual assault allegations against Maine's Democratic Senate nominee are credible — and fatal to his candidacy

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What happenedThe loss of support comes after a POLITICO report that a woman said the Maine Democratic Senate nominee sexually assaulted her in 2021. He denied the claim.
What changedThe left frames it as "Time’s up for Graham Platner". The right frames it as "BREAKING VIDEO – Jenny Racicot tells Jake Tapper that Graham Platner raped her".
ConfidenceMedium. 3+ sources across at least two bias buckets with comparable news formats.
Archive healthLive match · 14 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format

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14 sources · 2 bias buckets · Medium confidence

Different Spin. The left frames it as "Time’s up for Graham Platner". The right frames it as "BREAKING VIDEO – Jenny Racicot tells Jake Tapper that Graham Platner raped her".

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Jul 6, 9:27 PM: NY Post Politics joined the source map.

Jul 6, 9:40 PM: Deseret News joined the source map.

Jul 6, 9:43 PM: Washington Examiner - News joined the source map.

Jul 6, 9:49 PM: PoliticusUsa joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 87/99 and story health is live match · 14 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.

ARCHIVED SOURCES

Left ·News report
Salon23m ago

Time’s up for Graham Platner

The sexual assault allegations against Maine's Democratic Senate nominee are credible — and fatal to his candidacy

Open source
Center-left ·News report
Politico54m ago

Democratic leaders have abandoned Graham Platner

The loss of support comes after a POLITICO report that a woman said the Maine Democratic Senate nominee sexually assaulted her in 2021. He denied the claim.

Open source
Center-right ·News report

Graham Platner Crossed the Voters’ Red Line

There was one thing Maine women told us would keep them from supporting him—and it just became public.

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Right ·News report

BREAKING VIDEO – Jenny Racicot tells Jake Tapper that Graham Platner raped her

CNN’s Jake Tapper just asked Racicot, point blank, if Graham Platner raped her and she said yes and explains why. Watch: CNN didn’t waste any time getting Jenny Racicot on the air...

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Center-right ·News report
Townhall1h ago

Despite New Allegations, Cenk Uygur Continues to Defend Graham Platner

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Right ·News report
Twitchy1h ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene: Last Soldier Standing for Graham Platner (And Getting Paid for It)

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Center-left ·News report

If Graham Platner Won’t Quit, Democrats Need to Quit Him

The party cannot credibly defend women’s rights and the rule of law while standing behind a Senate nominee accused of rape.

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Center-right ·News report
Reason54m ago

Graham Platner Accused of Sexual Assault, Campaign Likely Doomed

The latest allegation from Jenny Racicot is very serious and difficult to reject.

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Center-right ·News report

Democrats Stick The Knife In Graham Platner

Democrats Run For The Hills As New Platner Allegations Surface

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Center-right ·News report
Mediaite2h ago

House Democrat Twists Herself in Knots Under Heavy Questioning from CNN Anchor on Graham Platner: ‘Complicated Situation’

"The candidate is denying these charges. We've got to be careful — we don't know all the facts — but women find themselves afraid to come forward because it gets complicated." The post Hous...

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Left ·News report

It Is Time For Graham Platner To Go

time

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has been plagued by scandals and allegations, but he should end his campaign as he has now been accused of rape.

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Center-right ·News report

REVEALED: Sexual assault allegation fractures Graham Platner’s faithful online following

The sexual assault allegation against Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner fractured one of his most loyal online communities Monday, with some supporters standing by him while others apolog...

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Center-right ·News report

Graham Platner accused of sexual assault as he cancels campaign events

Graham Platner, the Democrat running in the Maine Senate race looking to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, is facing fresh sexual assault allegations. The allegations were hin...

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Center-right ·News report

Maine Dems can still dump embattled Graham Platner — as long as he beats a key deadline

Platner denied the alleged sexual assault, but said he is “mindful" of the political reality and is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward.”

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