Anti-Israel Senate Candidate Graham Plattner Withdraws Amid Rape Allegations
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First reported by Ynet · 8 hours ago
What happened
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plattner from Maine has withdrawn after multiple sexual assault allegations, including rape, surfaced. Despite denying the claims and accusing the Democratic Party of a political attack, Plattner suspended his campaign amid growing pressure and loss of support. The party now faces a tight deadline to find a replacement candidate in a critical midterm race.
- 01Graham Plattner withdraws from Maine Senate race after rape and sexual assault allegations.
- 02He denied accusations and blamed the Democratic Party for a political smear campaign.
- 03Multiple former partners accused him of rape, domestic violence, and non-consensual acts.
- 04Plattner was known for extreme anti-Israel views and controversial statements supporting Hamas attacks.
- 05Democratic Party and progressive allies withdrew support and refused campaign funding.
- 06Party has two weeks to select a new candidate for a key midterm Senate race in Maine.
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