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Author Stephen King reacts to Graham Platner sexual assault allegations
As Graham Platner faces allegations of sexual assault, novelist Stephen King says he hopes the Maine Senate candidate doesn't drop out of the race.
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What happenedAs Graham Platner faces allegations of sexual assault, novelist Stephen King says he hopes the Maine Senate candidate doesn't drop out of the race.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Author Stephen King reacts to Graham Platner sexual assault allegations". The right frames it as "Axios Contributor: Platner Allegations Are 'A Stunner,' No Evidence Dems Knew".
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CenterAuthor Stephen King reacts to Graham Platner sexual assault allegations
WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightDemocratic support for Graham Platner evaporates after new sexual assault allegation
Democratic support for Graham Platner evaporates after new sexual assault allegation
Support for Democratic Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is rapidly crumbling within his own party just a day after Politico reported on a sexual assault allegation made by a woman...
Axios Contributor: Platner Allegations Are 'A Stunner,' No Evidence Dems Knew
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Sunny Hostin Goes On Bonkers Anti-GOP Rant — Says She’d Still Support Graham Platner Even After Sexual Assault Allegation
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin insisted she'd still support Maine Senatorial candidate Graham Platner if she lived in the state, despite the mounting allegations of sexual assault levied a...
