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Samantha Cantrell
Coverage of Samantha Cantrell in the Nexus archive.
Graham Platnerperson2National Republican Senatorial Committeeorganization2Joe Grutersperson1Alex Latchamperson1Senate Leadership Fundorganization1Republican National Committeeorganization1Susan Collinsperson1Maineplace1Kamala Harrisperson1Amy Gertnerperson1Wall Street Journalorganization1Emily Zanottiperson1infidelity allegationstopic1Senate campaigntopic1
- GOP rips Platner on the way out
Republicans criticized Graham Platner after he suspended his campaign, attempting to link Democrats to his failed candidacy. GOP figures accused Democrats of undermining Maine voters and expressed confidence in Susan Collins' re-election despite the state being won by Kamala Harris in 2024.
- Graham Platner's wife campaign video statement responding to infidelity allegations widely panned by critics
Graham Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, released a campaign video defending him amid infidelity allegations, but critics and social media users widely condemned it as ineffective damage control. The Wall Street Journal reported that Platner exchanged explicit messages with multiple women after marrying Gertner, while critics argued his campaign used her to deflect attention from the allegations.