July 8, 2026 WATCH: Americans rip 'disgusting' Dems forced to split with Platner amid rape allegation State Fair attendees question why Democrats ignored Graham Platner's string of scandals and only demanded he drop out after a rape allegation surfaced.
July 8, 2026 Joy Behar cornered by 'The View' producer on frustration with Trump supporters amid Platner scandal Joy Behar cited Ted Kennedy and Chappaquiddick to defend backing flawed candidates, but producer Brian Teta cornered her over issue with President Trump's supporters.
July 8, 2026 MARK PENN: Democrats ignored every warning sign in Graham Platner’s Senate disaster Graham Platner had a Nazi tattoo and extreme views, yet Democratic leaders backed him for Senate against experienced incumbent Susan Collins.
July 8, 2026 GOP senator accuses NYT of sitting on bombshell allegation to protect Schumer, Dems Sen. Tim Scott accuses Chuck Schumer and The New York Times of coordinating to delay damaging allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.
July 8, 2026 Sen John Kennedy warns Democrats face a 'reckoning' over Graham Platner's refusal to drop out of Maine race Sen. John Kennedy calls Graham Platner a "predator" as sexual misconduct allegations mount and Democratic lawmakers rescind their endorsements.
July 8, 2026 Platner told rape victims to ‘take some responsibility’ and avoid being assaulted in vulgar resurfaced post A 2013 Reddit post shows Graham Platner criticizing rape victims, as the Maine Democratic Senate nominee faces a rape allegation from an ex-girlfriend.
July 8, 2026 Platner campaign putting 'thumb on scale' to influence possible replacement, Maine Dem alleges Graham Platner's campaign says it never tried to influence the process, but Maine Democratic Party leaders say he has no role in picking a new nominee.
July 8, 2026 Stephen King deletes post hoping Graham Platner doesn't drop out, clarifies 'not defending' him Author Stephen King deleted a post appearing to support Graham Platner after a rape allegation, then drew outrage with follow-up tweets about the scandal.
July 7, 2026 New explosive allegation rocks Platner campaign still reeling from rape accusation Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders dropped their endorsements and called for Graham Platner to step aside as the Democratic nominee in Maine.
July 7, 2026 Far-left Platner supporter melts down after new scandal, accuses media of 'politically assassinating' him Cenk Uygur accused the mainstream media of "politically assassinating" Graham Platner as sexual assault allegations shake up the Maine Senate race.