Graham Platner faces new controversy; Maine primary voters split

Summary

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces multiple allegations of abusive behavior towards ex-girlfriends and lying about a Nazi tattoo, leading to questions about his viability in the Maine primary and concerns among Democrats.

How coverage differs

Left outlets report new allegations against Platner and their campaign impact, while right outlets aggressively frame it as a Democratic ‘sex scandal’ highlighting ‘MeToo’ hypocrisy and Platner's dark past.

• Left: Democratic candidate's troubling past jeopardizes party's Senate primary prospects Left-leaning outlets report on the emergence of new allegations against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, noting their timing just days before the Maine primary. They highlight the growing controversy surrounding Platner and its potential impact on his campaign and the Democratic party's prospects.
• Right: Democrats' ‘MeToo’ champions silent on Platner's abuse, risking Senate Right-leaning outlets aggressively frame the situation as a major 'sex scandal' for the Democratic party, highlighting the alleged hypocrisy of 'MeToo' Democrats like AOC and Warren. They focus on Senator Schumer's reported damage control efforts and portray Platner as an 'a-hole extraordinaire' with a 'troubled, dark' past.

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