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In reply to the discussion: Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her [View all]drray23
(8,872 posts)7. I mean given his checkered past and the previous incidents
It was pretty obvious that something like this would emerge as soon as he is the nominee.
Now, I don't judge whether or not it is true or a manufactured accusation like some will not doubt claim, the fact is , it was an obvious vulnerability.
I do tend to believe women in cases like this and from what is being described, the reporters did gather a number of corroboration.
Whether its an attempt to smear Platner or not, its going to significantly alter the race.
That's why you don't run newcomers with zero experience and a past with problematic behavior even if they are young and say the right things.
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Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her [View all]
pat_k
20 hrs ago
OP
--- especially since a whole lot of Maine voters are anxious to vote Democratic
Jack Valentino
13 hrs ago
#91
Hard same. I had a post removed for suggesting exactly this would happen. nt
Blasphemer
20 hrs ago
#14
It is starting to feel like Edwards vs. Duke 1991 LA governor's race.
The Grand Illuminist
4 hrs ago
#126
Nobody is blaming you personally, and no one should be blaming Mainers in general
MadameButterfly
4 hrs ago
#127
Not a shiny new object. A person who expressed ideas that spoke to many people
MadameButterfly
16 min ago
#137
Where's the proof? Why believe someone you don't know about something you don't have evidence for? nt
CozyMystery
8 hrs ago
#117
Here is a part of the NYT article from back during the first republican round
BComplex
1 hr ago
#134
The accusations against Platner are much different from those against Franken.
yardwork
15 hrs ago
#77
I have had qualms (expressed here) from the first, but honestly, if I had been sitting by Molly Jong Fast
hlthe2b
19 hrs ago
#25
I actually see the timing as a positive and it gives her more credibility...
Blasphemer
18 hrs ago
#28
No. It's too late for a second candidate to galvanize the support that Platner
BComplex
12 hrs ago
#101
I would be curious to see what the NYT reporters say. Did she elaborate or not?
Hassin Bin Sober
16 hrs ago
#60
If I was Platner, I would be so tired of the BS that I'd be seriously wanting to drop out
BComplex
12 hrs ago
#105
The Maine Democratic Party calls on Graham Planter to drop out of the Senate race.
LetMyPeopleVote
17 hrs ago
#39
Not Mills. Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Jordan Wood are mentioned by NYT
pat_k
15 hrs ago
#79
Mission Accomplished...High fiving over at the WH,and laughing how easy it is
Bengus81
4 hrs ago
#124
I am with you. But I fear a specific accusation of drunken sexual assault goes way beyond the bullshit that brought down
pat_k
17 hrs ago
#50
Amazing all of this comes out when Platner runs and he is leading in the polls. Timing means nothing.
AZLD4Candidate
16 hrs ago
#64
I am with you. But a specific accusation of drunken sexual assault goes beyond the bullshit that brought down Franken.
pat_k
15 hrs ago
#72