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Platner Drops Out Amid New Allegations | Charleston News
Maine’s Senate race just imploded as Graham Platner, once a top Democratic challenger to Susan Collins, dropped out amid fresh sexual assault allegations from 2021. The accuser, Racicot, says Platner forced himself into her home — a claim he denies but chose to suspend his campaign over, citing “large forces” against him. This isn’t his first rodeo: he’s weathered accusations of infidelity, aggressive behavior, a Nazi-linked tattoo, and offensive Reddit posts — but this latest scandal appears to be the final straw. Once polling strongly, Platner’s exit leaves Democrats scrambling to find a…
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