Maine Senate Nominee Graham Platner Faces Calls to Withdraw Amid Rape Allegation
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denies rape accusations but faces increasing pressure to exit the race.
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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denies rape accusations but faces increasing pressure to exit the race.
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A rape allegation against Graham Platner has led to the collapse of his far-left backing and jeopardized the Democratic effort to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine.
Washington Times News | Jul 8, 2026, 3:33 AM
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Democratic Representative Debbie Dingell calls for Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race following rape allegations he denies, highlighting concerns within the Democratic Party.
NBC Politics | Jul 8, 2026, 3:27 AM
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Amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, more Democrats call for Graham Platner to withdraw from the race while the U.S. conducts new military strikes against Iran.
CBS Politics | Jul 8, 2026, 1:57 AM
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Following ongoing controversies, a fresh sexual misconduct allegation against Graham Platner has prompted calls from leading Democrats for him to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine.
CBS Politics | Jul 8, 2026, 1:04 AM
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Bernie Sanders urges Platner to step aside as allegations and controversies mount, while far-left commentator Cenk Uygur accuses media of political targeting.
Fox News Latest | Jul 8, 2026, 12:53 AM
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With sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner, Maine Democrats must decide by July 27 whether to select a new Senate candidate for the general election ballot.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 9:24 PM
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A woman has accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault, prompting calls for him to end his campaign. Meanwhile, former President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with NATO ahead of its summit.
NPR News | Jul 7, 2026, 9:23 PM
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Prominent Democrats at both national and state levels call on Platner to step down, with a strategist emphasizing transparency as his only option.
NPR News | Jul 7, 2026, 8:32 PM
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Following serious sexual assault allegations, progressive Senator Bernie Sanders and other Democrats call on Graham Platner to step down as Maine’s Senate candidate.
Guardian US | Jul 7, 2026, 5:31 PM
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Following sexual assault allegations against Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, Senator Bernie Sanders has recommended that Platner withdraw from the race.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 5:28 PM
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An accuser of Senate hopeful Graham Platner claims the New York Times failed to corroborate her allegations, raising questions about the paper's reporting standards.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 4:52 PM
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During a NATO summit meeting in Ankara, US President Donald Trump signals a shift in US policy towards Turkiye, despite concerns from Israel.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 4:48 PM
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Democratic leader Zohran Mamdani joins others in calling for Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race following a rape allegation.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 4:11 PM
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NATO leaders convene to address defense budget commitments under pressure from the US, while allegations against Maine Senate candidate Platner prompt calls for his withdrawal.
Guardian US | Jul 7, 2026, 3:10 PM
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NATO leaders convene to address defense budget commitments amid pressure from the US and ongoing diplomatic strains involving Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Maine Senate candidate Platner faces serious allegations, which he denies.
Guardian US | Jul 7, 2026, 2:54 PM
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At the NATO summit, President Donald Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and indicated the U.S. would consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
NBC Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 1:46 PM
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President Trump begins NATO Summit in Ankara amid ongoing alliance tensions, while Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign falters after assault allegations.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 1:33 PM
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Following a Politico report alleging sexual assault, Senator Bernie Sanders and other prominent Democrats have called on Graham Platner to step aside from the Maine Senate race.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 12:59 PM
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President Donald Trump convenes with NATO allies in Turkey for a pivotal two-day summit addressing Iran, Ukraine, and other pressing foreign policy issues.
NBC Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 12:02 PM
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Democratic leaders urge nominee Graham Platner to withdraw following accusations of sexual assault, threatening the party’s efforts to gain Senate control.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 7:10 AM
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A woman who dated Graham Platner alleges he forced her to have sex against her will, prompting the candidate to delay campaign activities.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 6:25 AM
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Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker reverses his stance on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner following new sexual assault allegations.
Daily Caller | Jul 7, 2026, 6:03 AMShowing 121-144 of 154 articles.