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Uh Oh: Ro Khanna Just Made the Graham Platner Scandal Even Worse — Will Reporters Follow Up?

Khanna condemned Platner’s alleged behavior but also urged people to believe Platner and described him as redeemed.

Uh Oh: Ro Khanna Just Made the Graham Platner Scandal Even Worse — Will Reporters Follow Up?
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RedState argues that Rep. Ro Khanna’s comments defending Graham Platner while condemning alleged abusive behavior raise questions about what people in Maine knew. The article also discusses reports of past misconduct and the possibility Platner could withdraw from the Senate race.

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Representative who spoke in support of Graham Platner and commented on allegations against him

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Maine Senate candidate facing reported allegations of abusive behavior

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Senator and supporter of Platner

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Ro Khanna Continues to Back Graham Platner Amid Allegations

Ro Khanna continued to support Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid allegations about Platner’s past conduct, while also criticizing that conduct. Khanna said Platner could change or earn redemption. Center outlets pair Khanna’s support with his condemnation of Platner’s behavior and cover the allegations and Khanna’s stated limits. Right-leaning outlets more often frame his continued support as inconsistent or politically risky, though some also report his redemption argument.

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