Chris Hayes
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- The attacks on Graham Platner didn’t just fail – they may have backfired | Dustin Guastella
Graham Platner won a primary election in Maine amid coordinated attacks from rightwing operatives and liberal media figures, who spread allegations about his past relationships and a Nazi-affiliation claim linked to his tattoo. The article suggests these attacks may have backfired, highlighting the unpopularity of Democratic party elite strategies.
- Platner says ‘not once’ has he considered dropping Maine Senate primary bid
Graham Platner, a progressive oyster farmer, stated he has not considered dropping his Maine Senate primary bid despite new allegations about his past behavior. He emphasized this during an interview with MS NOW's Chris Hayes.
- Graham Platner denies damning new report alleging abuse as 'simply not true'
Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, denied allegations in a New York Times report that detailed claims from ex-girlfriends about rape fantasies, heavy drinking, and violent episodes, including an alleged incident where he pulled an ex-girlfriend from a taxi and pushed her into a room. Platner called the allegations 'not true' and attributed them to political motivation, while acknowledging past struggles with alcohol and combat-related trauma.