Platner Under Fire as Democrats Demand Exit | Vancouver News

A shocking allegation has rocked Maine’s Democratic Senate race: candidate Graham Platner is accused of drunkenly assaulting his former partner in 2021, prompting a firestorm of backlash and endorsements to rescind. Platner denies the claims but admits he’s weighing his campaign’s future amid mounting pressure. The accuser says she didn’t resist out of fear — and now top party figures are demanding he drop out immediately to allow time to find a replacement before the July 27 deadline. With Susan Collins holding the seat for nearly 30 years, the stakes are high — and Platner’s past controversies, including Nazi tattoos and inflammatory posts, now feel like a tipping point. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/469d6fcbf7db5773