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Cory Booker has 'concerns' about Platner revelations in Maine Senate race

Reports about Platner's messages and past online statements prompted questions about his candidacy.

Cory Booker has 'concerns' about Platner revelations in Maine Senate race
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Sen. Cory Booker said he was concerned that revelations about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner could hurt Democrats’ chances in the race. Platner’s campaign acknowledged he had exchanged messages with women before the campaign began, while other Democrats offered differing views of his candidacy.

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Cory A. Booker
D · NJ · SEN

Senator expressing concern about Graham Platner's candidacy

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Christopher Murphy
D · CT · SEN

Senator defending Platner's record of military service

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Maine senator Platner is trying to unseat

Andy Kim
D · NJ · SEN

Senator commenting on the Maine race

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President criticized in senators' remarks about the race

ALSO MENTIONED  Amy Gertner, Platner's wife, who commented on their marriage and the reports; Genevieve McDonald, Former Platner campaign political director and source on the messages

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Reports About Graham Platner's Texts Draw Senate Campaign Scrutiny

Outlets report that Graham Platner exchanged sexually explicit texts with other women during his marriage, bringing renewed scrutiny to his Maine Senate campaign. Left-leaning outlets frame the messages and Platner’s response as bearing on his judgment in the race. Center outlets track the reports alongside his wife’s response and Democrats’ reactions, with attention to electoral stakes. Right-leaning outlets often stress possible political damage and the implications of Democrats continuing to back him.

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