Did the media fall short in its reporting on Graham Platner?
Senate candidate Graham Platner ended his campaign after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced. A report by Politico cited Jenny Racicot's claim that Platner forced her into nonconsensual sex, which followed initial reporting by the New York Times on his treatment of women. Democrats are now scrambling to find a replacement ahead of the November elections.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 10:30 UTC
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