Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim - NBC News
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Politico reports that a woman Graham Platner dated claims he forced her to have sex against her will.
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Ruben Gallego of Arizona, have pulled their endorsements of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault in an interview with
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Graham Platner says he's "taking the time to reflect" on candidacy amid sexual assault allegation.
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A woman who dated Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner five years ago is accusing him of sexual assault in a new Politico report.
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CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
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Live Updates: Platner Will Take Time to ‘Reflect' on Campaign After Sexual Assault Accusation
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Platner denies sexual assault allegation, but says he will assess 'best path forward'
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Hasan Piker turns on Platner, says he believes sexual assault accuser and predicts 'curtains' for campaign.
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A: Politico reports that a woman Graham Platner dated claims he forced her to have sex against her will.
B: Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward' in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim NBC NewsWoman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies
negation mismatch
A: Graham Platner says he's "taking the time to reflect" on candidacy amid sexual assault allegation.
B: Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward' in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim NBC NewsWoman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies
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**Summary:** A Democratic candidate for the Maine Senate race, Graham Platner, is considering "the best path forward" after denying a sexual assault claim made by a woman he dated five years ago. The allegations have led to Democrats withdrawing endorsements and prompting Platner to deny the accusation. **Why It Matters:** This incident
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