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Democrat accused of rape exits key US Senate race
Graham Platner suspended his Maine Senate campaign amid controversies including Reddit posts, a controversial tattoo and allegations from ex-girlfriends.
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What happenedHis withdrawal gives Maine Democrats only days to regroup in a race central to the party’s hopes of regaining control of the US Senate.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Democrat accused of rape exits key US Senate race". The right frames it as "Scandal-ridden Democrat quits US Senate race after rape allegation derails campaign".
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CenterDemocrat accused of rape exits key US Senate race
The Straits Times · Center · News report
Right / center-rightPlatner drops out of crucial Senate race after bombshell rape allegation torpedoes campaign
Platner drops out of crucial Senate race after bombshell rape allegation torpedoes campaign
Graham Platner suspended his Maine Senate campaign amid controversies including Reddit posts, a controversial tattoo and allegations from ex-girlfriends.
Scandal-ridden Democrat quits US Senate race after rape allegation derails campaign
A scandal-ridden Democrat has quit his Senate race after a rape allegation derailed his campaign. Graham Platner, who was the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, has suspended his cam...
