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Dems Lecturing About Standards of Conduct Shift Into Stammer Overdrive When Asked About Graham Platner

Murphy said rules should promote the common good, then replied, “That’s different,” when asked whether they applied to Democrats.

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Twitchy argues that Democratic lawmakers apply different standards when discussing President Trump and Senate candidate Graham Platner. It highlights Chris Murphy’s response when asked whether his standards applied to Democrats and Michael Bennet’s response to a question about Platner.

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Christopher Murphy
D · CT · SEN

Senator whose interview response about Graham Platner is presented as an example of inconsistent standards.

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Michael F. Bennet
D · CO · SEN

Colorado politician and candidate for governor whose interview response about Graham Platner is presented as an example of avoidance.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President criticized by Democrats in the interviews discussed.

Senate candidate whose campaign support and conduct are the subject of questions to Murphy and Bennet.

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Chris Murphy Defends Graham Platner After Reports About Past Conduct

Murphy defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after reports about Platner’s past conduct, saying Platner had made mistakes. Center outlets frame Murphy’s remarks as backing Platner over Susan Collins despite reports about Platner’s conduct. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Murphy’s contrast with Trump and, in some articles, question whether Democrats apply conduct standards consistently.

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