Recording Says Dan Osborn Recruited Graham Platner to Run in Maine

Left-leaning

22% · AVG CRED 50

4articles · 4 outlets

THE FRAME

“Campaign as evidence of party failure”

The World Socialist Web Site treats Platner’s campaign as evidence of a broader failure by Democratic Party-aligned forces, emphasizing the accusation and Sanders’s call for him to step aside.

SlateJUL 7 · 4:20 PM ET

Who could replace Graham Platner?Platner denies an ex-partner’s sexual-assault allegation and says his campaign is considering its next steps.CRED 73BAL 50 BAD

Alternet.orgJUL 8 · 8:40 AM ET

It looks like Graham Platner is gone — but the Dems real problem isn't going awayStephens says allegations could end Platner’s campaign and argues that he should withdraw.CRED 45BAL 20 BAD

Daily KosJUL 6 · 9:41 PM ET

Graham Platner's Campaign in DisarrayThe article centers on allegations against Platner and the calls for him to leave Maine’s Senate race.CRED 44BAL 20 BAD

Center

22% · AVG CRED 79

4articles · 4 outlets

THE FRAME

“Preparing for a possible replacement”

The Boston Globe focuses on party preparations for a possible replacement while Platner has not withdrawn and potential contenders seek support.

Los Angeles TimesJUL 7 · 5:57 PM ET

Graham Platner's ruined campaign in Maine adds pressures for DemocratsA newly reported rape allegation and Platner’s response have thrown his Senate campaign into uncertainty.CRED 85BAL 70 BAD

The Boston GlobeJUL 7 · 8:45 PM ET

'This is Game of Thrones right now:' Platner isn't out yet, but Maine Dems are moving onDemocrats are preparing a replacement process while Platner has not withdrawn from the Senate race.CRED 83BAL 70 BAD

PoliticoJUL 7 · 11:15 PM ET

Maine Democratic voters are wary about repeating mistakes of 2024Platner’s campaign and the prospect of a replacement have left Maine Democrats divided about how to proceed.CRED 82BAL 75 BADPOLITICO · CARRIED BY YAHOO NEWS

Right-leaning

50% · AVG CRED 47

9articles · 8 outlets

THE FRAME

“Recruitment claims drive the story”

Right-leaning outlets foreground a recording attributed to an Osborn staffer saying Osborn recruited Platner; Twitchy also notes Osborn’s earlier denial of endorsement or support.