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MeToo Who? AOC: Abuse Allegations Against Democrat Are 'Hard to Stomach'... But We'll Choose Him Anyway

Platner’s alleged past behavior is the subject of Ocasio-Cortez’s remarks and the article’s criticism of Democratic support for him.

MeToo Who? AOC: Abuse Allegations Against Democrat Are 'Hard to Stomach'... But We'll Choose Him Anyway
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Jun 9, 2026
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Twitchy criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for saying some behavior attributed to Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner was “hard to stomach,” while framing support for him as a choice. The post included social-media reactions accusing Democrats of hypocrisy for backing him.

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This story reports what happened without casting Platner in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Platner’s record.

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Maine Senate candidate discussed in connection with abuse allegations

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Representative responding to allegations against Senate candidate Graham Platner

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Graham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Nomination

Graham Platner won Maine’s Democratic Senate nomination, setting up a November general-election race against Susan Collins. Center outlets pair the result and Collins matchup with scrutiny of Platner’s past. Right-leaning outlets foreground allegations and often extend the focus to criticism of Platner and Democrats who support him.

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