Latest / Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Platner Under Fire Over Rape Allegations | Duluth News
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is under mounting pressure to drop out after an ex-girlfriend accused him of rape in 2021 — a claim he denies. Prominent Democrats, including Minnesota’s Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, are demanding his immediate withdrawal. The fallout intensifies as his past controversies resurface — from Nazi-symbol tattoos to prior allegations of misconduct — and even his former supporter, Governor Tim Walz, now says Platner must step aside to ensure a viable challenger against Republican Susan Collins. With a July 13 deadline…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.