Daniel Moraff
Coverage of Daniel Moraff in the Nexus archive.
- Platner is finished. Does the same fate await the out-of-state consultants who recruited him?
Graham Platner, an oyster farmer recruited by out-of-state consultants to run for U.S. Senate in Maine, withdrew after a sexual assault allegation. His campaign, led by Daniel Moraff and Morris Katz, portrayed him as a charismatic outsider to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The scandal has raised questions about the viability of the consultants' candidate recruitment model and its impact on their political influence.
- Democrats wage a new campaign culture war with the alpha left
The Democratic Party faces internal divisions over behavior standards for candidates, highlighted by Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign collapse due to sexual assault allegations and Daniel Moraff's role in recruiting candidates. Critics argue the party must address how male candidates interact with women, while some defend figures like Platner as embodying a 'plaid-clad' left-wing image.
- Mamdani breaks silence on 'perverted' ally who helped sell Platner before scandal-plagued collapse
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced he will continue working with Morris Katz, a political consultant involved in Graham Platner’s Senate campaign. Platner withdrew after a rape accusation and other controversies, with critics accusing Katz of inadequate vetting. Democratic groups have called for Katz to be blacklisted, while Katz claims he advised Platner to suspend his campaign after the allegations emerged.
- Mamdani breaks silence on 'perverted' ally who helped sell Platner before scandal-plagued collapse
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced he will continue working with Morris Katz, a political consultant linked to Graham Platner's failed Senate campaign. Platner withdrew after a rape accusation and other controversies, including a rushed and underfunded vetting process. The Democratic Socialists of America urged allies to avoid working with Katz, citing his role in promoting Platner.
- Graham Platner strategist who recruited disgraced Senate candidate also an accused sex pest
Political strategist Daniel Moraff, part of the socialist champagne duo, recruited and failed to properly vet Graham Platner. Moraff was removed from a Congressional campaign due to sexual misconduct accusations from three women.
- As Democrats pick up the pieces after Graham Platner, many wonder: how did this happen?
Graham Platner, a non-political candidate, was recruited by out-of-state activists Daniel Moraff and Leanne Fan to run for the US Senate in Maine. Their involvement in Platner's campaign, including Moraff becoming his key advisor, has disrupted the Senate race and angered voters.
- Activists behind Graham Platner's rise admit vetting process didn't bring up Nazi-linked tattoo
Activists involved in Graham Platner's Senate campaign admitted their vetting process missed his Nazi-linked tattoo and some controversial Reddit posts. They defended Platner despite these issues, arguing he represents a better alternative to political establishment figures. Recent reports also allege he sent explicit messages to women while married and exhibited concerning behavior toward past partners.