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Graham Platner’s Scandals Risk Spoiling Democrats’ Bet in Maine

Graham Platner faces controversies in Maine's Democratic Senate primary as Trump's endorsement power is tested in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial race.

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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftCan Democrats take the Senate? Maine voters may provide a clue

Los Angeles Times - World · Center-left · News report

CenterGraham Platner’s Scandals Risk Spoiling Democrats’ Bet in Maine

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Right / center-rightMaine Democrats decide fate of Senate candidate dogged by explosive allegations

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Fox News PoliticsNews report · Jun 9, 9:00 AM

Maine Democrats decide fate of Senate candidate dogged by explosive allegations

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Graham Platner faces controversies in Maine's Democratic Senate primary as Trump's endorsement power is tested in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial race.

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Los Angeles Times - WorldNews report · Jun 9, 10:00 AM

Can Democrats take the Senate? Maine voters may provide a clue

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Democrat Graham Platner appears likely to become the party's nominee against Sen. Susan Collins. Platner has been accused of engaging in volatile behavior with women, among other controvers...

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The Hill HomeNews report · Jun 9, 10:00 AM

Platner fuels anxieties among Democrats as Maine picks its candidate

Democrats are feeling a mix of anxiety and unease heading into Tuesday's primary in Maine when it comes to Graham Platner, the oyster farmer and political neophyte whose campaign has been p...

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BloombergNews report · Jun 9, 9:30 AM

Graham Platner’s Scandals Risk Spoiling Democrats’ Bet in Maine

Graham Platner heads into Maine’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday facing a fresh bout of controversy, turning what had looked like a coronation into a test of whether he’s a viable can...

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PoliticoNews report · Jun 9, 9:00 AM

Some Maine Democrats are wavering on Graham Platner

The oysterman maintains a strong base of support, but his scandals have left a bad taste with some Democratic and independent voters.

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