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Platner Under Fire Over Rape Allegations | Wilmington News
Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is under fire after a former girlfriend accused him of rape in 2021, claiming he forced himself on her while drunk and uninvited — a claim Platner denies. Once praised by Jon Favreau and others as a “good, decent man,” Platner now faces mounting pressure from media figures, progressive voices, and top Democrats including Bernie Sanders, Chuck Schumer, and Kirsten Gillibrand, who are urging him to step aside. VoteVets has also revoked its endorsement. With Maine law giving him until July 13th to withdraw — and the party until July 27th to replace him — the…
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