POLITICSJul 10 · 10:00 UTCGUARDIAN USMoira Donegan

Why was the pundit class so quick to defend Graham Platner?

Graham Platner, accused of rape by former partner Jenny Racicot, suspended his campaign for U.S. Senate. Politico reported details of the alleged 2021 incident, including Racicot's communications with a therapist and a boyfriend, while Platner denied the accusations.

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