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Ro Khanna says he supports Graham Platner's bid for Senate despite 'shameful' actions

Khanna defended his support for Platner while condemning Platner’s past actions and urging his campaign not to attack Lyndsey Fifield.

Ro Khanna says he supports Graham Platner's bid for Senate despite 'shameful' actions
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Rep. Ro Khanna said he would continue supporting Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner while calling Platner’s past actions shameful and wrong. The story details allegations against Platner, his response, and Khanna’s call for the campaign to stop attacking the woman who made them.

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Representative who says he continues to support Graham Platner

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Maine Senate candidate facing allegations about past conduct

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Republican senator whose seat Platner is seeking

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Former congressman mentioned in comparison with the party’s candidate vetting

ALSO MENTIONED  Lyndsey Fifield, Platner’s former girlfriend who made allegations about his conduct

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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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