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Khanna Get an Amen?: West Coast Dem Says He Supports Graham Platner Because of 'Grace and Redemption'

Khanna says he believes Platner’s accuser but also believes Platner has changed and deserves redemption.

Khanna Get an Amen?: West Coast Dem Says He Supports Graham Platner Because of 'Grace and Redemption'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
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The article criticizes Rep. Ro Khanna for supporting Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner while saying he believes the women accusing Platner. It argues that Khanna’s appeal to “grace and redemption” is inconsistent with that position.

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Representative supporting Senate candidate Graham 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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