“Step aside”: Sanders calls for Platner to drop out amid assault allegations
The Platner booster joined a chorus of prominent Democrats urging the Maine candidate to end his campaign.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
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The Brief: Graham Platner’s Exit Would Set Up a Busy Few Weeks in Maine
Staring down the prospect of a candidate in a critical race having to be swapped out in July, with four months to go before the general election…
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out Democrats have a brief wind...
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allega...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Graham Platner Got Way Too Many Passes
The Maine Senate candidate was rocked by one scandal after another, and yet he kept being forgiven by a progressive cohort that was enamored of his working-c...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Stephen King Walks Back, Deletes Tweet Defending Graham Platner After Avalanche of Criticism
Stephen King walked back his defense of Maine Democratic Party Senate candidate Graham Platner after an avalanche of criticism over a pair of posts he made.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Stephen King Walks Back, Deletes Tweet Defending Graham Platner After Avalanche of Criticism
Stephen King walked back his defense of Maine Democratic Party Senate candidate Graham Platner after an avalanche of criticism over a pair of posts he made.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
How Could Platner Be Replaced? Veteran Maine Journo Answers the Question On Everyone’s Mind
"This is unprecedented territory. We don't think this has ever happened, although Maine state law has a provision for this happening."
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Who could replace Graham Platner as Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee?
Platner faces renewed pressure to drop out of the race before a Monday deadline to replace him on the ballot after he was accused of sexual assault. He denie...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Maine Democrats jockey to replace Graham Platner as he faces pressure to drop out
As of Tuesday morning, Platner remained undecided about whether to drop out of the race and wants to see a replacement nominee who shares his vision, accordi...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Live updates: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner weighs future as backers pull support
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Jul 7, 2026Open source
How could Democrats replace Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate race – and who might they choose?
Democrats weigh options as controversial Senate nominee faces calls to drop out of race after sexual assault allegation
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to withdraw from Senate race amid sexual assault claims
Sanders, one of Platner’s earliest and most influential backers, is latest to call on him to withdraw from Maine race
Jul 7, 2026Open source
The EveningCatch Up on Today’s Biggest StoriesDemocrats clash over Maine, the U.S. attacks Iran, Russia’s Olympics ban is lifted.5 min read
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Graham Platner’s Point of No Return
Jon Allsop writes about the future of Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, after an allegation of sexual assault, and what his exit would...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Progressive Dems' full-throated Platner endorsements come back to haunt them after rape allegations
Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Pod Save America hosts face scrutiny after Maine Senate Democratic nominee Graham Platner was accused of sexual assault.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Sanders remains quiet as pressure grows for Platner to quit amid rape claim
Bernie Sanders, Chris Murphy, and Chris Van Hollen have not withdrawn their democratic endorsement of Graham Platner after a rape allegation rocked his Maine...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Report: Graham Platner Accused of Breaking into Woman’s House, Sexually Assaulting Her
Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner is reportedly facing allegations that he broke into a woman's house and sexually assaulted her.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Bernie Sanders Recommends Graham Platner ‘Step Aside’ from Maine Senate Race After Rape Allegation
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) recommended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) "step aside" from the race after facing a rape allegation.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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“Step aside”: Sanders calls for Platner to drop out amid assault allegations
The Platner booster joined a chorus of prominent Democrats urging the Maine candidate to end his campaign.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
The Brief: Graham Platner’s Exit Would Set Up a Busy Few Weeks in Maine
Staring down the prospect of a candidate in a critical race having to be swapped out in July, with four months to go before the general election…
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out Democrats have a brief wind...
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allega...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Graham Platner Got Way Too Many Passes
The Maine Senate candidate was rocked by one scandal after another, and yet he kept being forgiven by a progressive cohort that was enamored of his working-c...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Stephen King Walks Back, Deletes Tweet Defending Graham Platner After Avalanche of Criticism
Stephen King walked back his defense of Maine Democratic Party Senate candidate Graham Platner after an avalanche of criticism over a pair of posts he made.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Stephen King Walks Back, Deletes Tweet Defending Graham Platner After Avalanche of Criticism
Stephen King walked back his defense of Maine Democratic Party Senate candidate Graham Platner after an avalanche of criticism over a pair of posts he made.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
How Could Platner Be Replaced? Veteran Maine Journo Answers the Question On Everyone’s Mind
"This is unprecedented territory. We don't think this has ever happened, although Maine state law has a provision for this happening."
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Who could replace Graham Platner as Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee?
Platner faces renewed pressure to drop out of the race before a Monday deadline to replace him on the ballot after he was accused of sexual assault. He denie...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Maine Democrats jockey to replace Graham Platner as he faces pressure to drop out
As of Tuesday morning, Platner remained undecided about whether to drop out of the race and wants to see a replacement nominee who shares his vision, accordi...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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