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Critics scorch Platner over 'taking time' video after new accusation upends Maine race
When a Senate Campaign Tries to Outrun the AllegationThe Story Beneath the StoryThe factual core is simple. Politico reported that Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing an allegation from Jenny Racicot, who says he forced sex on her despite repeated objections; Platner denies it. He answered with a video within minutes, insisting the accusation was “categorically false” while also saying he was “taking time to reflect” on his next move.That is not clarity. That is crisis management dressed up as conscience.Who Actually Holds PowerThe real institutional power here is not in…
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