Watch: Platner Weighs in on 'Sexting' Story - It's an Absolute Trainwreck
Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, is facing scrutiny over allegations of inappropriate messaging. In a recent interview, he defended himself against claims made by a whistleblower, insisting that the media is spreading gossip rather than focusing on important policy issues. Despite his denials, reports indicate that there were communications with multiple women, complicating his campaign narrative.
- ▪Graham Platner is the presumptive Democratic candidate for the Senate in Maine.
- ▪He has been accused of exchanging inappropriate messages with several women.
- ▪Platner claims that the media is focusing on gossip instead of substantive issues affecting Mainers.
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Watch: Platner Weighs in on 'Sexting' Story - It's an Absolute Trainwreck By Nick Arama | 6:45 AM on June 01, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty Okay, I thought Democrats had no conscience when it comes to the latest revelations about the presumptive Democratic candidate for the Senate in Maine, Graham Platner, with them scrambling from the questions about him, and making clear that the only thing that matters to them is control of the Senate. The effort to drag him across the line is truly embarrassing.
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