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Maine Dem Senate Candidate Accused of Rape Holds Party Hostage

July 8, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Fox News Politics
Maine Dem Senate Candidate Accused of Rape Holds Party Hostage
Graham Platner, the Maine Democratic Senate nominee facing serious rape allegations, is convening crisis meetings with campaign staff while party leadership demands he drop out. An ex-girlfriend has accused Platner of removing condoms without consent, and the New York Times faces criticism for allegedly sitting on the bombshell story to protect Senate Democrats and Chuck Schumer. Read more about this...

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