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Rep. Dingell says she's 'very upset' by Platner's past comments on sexual assault

Platner’s old online comments and his responses to the resulting scrutiny are central to Dingell’s concerns.

Rep. Dingell says she's 'very upset' by Platner's past comments on sexual assault
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Rep. Debbie Dingell said she was upset by Graham Platner’s past comments about sexual assault and stressed accountability, while stopping short of saying whether he should be the Democratic nominee. The story also notes Janet Mills’s campaign suspension and Sen. Chuck Schumer’s endorsement of Platner.

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Representative who criticized Platner’s past comments

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Chuck Schumer
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Senate Minority Leader who endorsed Platner

Maine governor and Senate candidate who suspended her campaign

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Rep. Dingell Discusses Platner’s Past Comments on Sexual Assault

Rep. Debbie Dingell addressed Graham Platner’s past comments about sexual assault amid scrutiny of his Maine Senate candidacy. Center outlets focus on pro-Collins ads and fact-checks of how they represent Platner’s old comments, including his apology. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Dingell’s decision not to endorse him amid renewed scrutiny of his comments and other posts.

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