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Mass. lawmakers pull support of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after assault claims
In exclusive interviews with Politico, a Maine woman who dated Graham Platner claimed that he sexually assaulted her nearly five years ago, an allegation that the U.S. Senate candidate called "categorically false."
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What happenedIn exclusive interviews with Politico, a Maine woman who dated Graham Platner claimed that he sexually assaulted her nearly five years ago, an allegation that the U.S. Senate candidate called "categorically false.".
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Mass. lawmakers pull support of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after assault claims". The right frames it as "Graham Platner urged to drop out of Senate race following bombshell rape allegation by ex...".
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CenterMass. lawmakers pull support of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after assault claims
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Right / center-rightGraham Platner urged to drop out of Senate race following bombshell rape allegation by ex-girlfriend
Mass. lawmakers pull support of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after assault claims
In exclusive interviews with Politico, a Maine woman who dated Graham Platner claimed that he sexually assaulted her nearly five years ago, an allegation that the U.S. Senate candidate call...
Lamont calls on Platner to drop out of race for U.S. Senate following sexual assault allegations
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Gov. Ned Lamont is calling on Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, to drop out of the race after a woman accused the 41-year-old Marin...
Graham Platner urged to drop out of Senate race following bombshell rape allegation by ex-girlfriend
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The battle for control of the U.S. Senate was thrown into limbo on Monday following a bombshell rape allegation against the Democrat nominee in Maine, Graham Platner.
Schumer urges Platner to quit Maine Senate race after sex-assault claim
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer is urging Graham Platner to bow out of the Maine Senate race after a new allegation of sexual assault surfaced -- the most serious blow yet to a campa...
