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'The View' erupts after Hostin declares 'I would hold my nose' and vote for scandal-plagued Graham Platner

The co-hosts debated whether voters should support Platner despite controversies surrounding him.

'The View' erupts after Hostin declares 'I would hold my nose' and vote for scandal-plagued Graham Platner
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Co-hosts of “The View” disagreed over whether Democrats should support Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite controversies described in the article. Sunny Hostin said she would vote for him, while Sara Haines said she would not endorse him.

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Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate race

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator from Maine and Platner’s opponent in the Senate race

Donald Trump
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President of the United States, mentioned in a co-host’s comparison

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The View Hosts Debate Whether to Support Graham Platner

The View hosts debated Graham Platner’s Senate candidacy amid allegations and past remarks, including whether Democrats should support him. Center outlets emphasize the hosts’ debate over backing Platner despite the allegations; one account also centers their response to Trump’s insult. Right-leaning outlets foreground allegations and past remarks, often presenting them as a political problem for Platner and Democrats.

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