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Platner’s Senate Race in Chaos | Dayton News
Maine’s Senate race is spiraling as Democratic candidate Graham Platner faces fresh allegations of sexual assault from a former girlfriend in 2021—just the latest in a string of controversies including infidelity, volatile behavior, and a deeply problematic tattoo. Once popular among supporters, Platner is now losing backing even from allies, with Senator Ruben Gallego calling the accusations “deeply serious.” Even Republicans like Mike Lee are weighing in, drawing parallels to Trump’s past legal troubles. The fallout highlights a shifting political landscape where once-unforgivable behavior…
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