Graham Platner mysteriously cancels multiple Maine Senate campaign events as key deadline approaches
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has started canceling campaign events amid growing controversy and an approaching deadline to replace him on the ballot.
- The Platner campaign postponed town halls in Augusta and Gorham, with Gorham Democrats citing that Platner was "not feeling well," while the campaign has not provided further comment.
- The candidate faces multiple allegations, including reports of physical abuse by ex-girlfriends, admitted sexting scandals, offensive online comments, and a controversial Nazi SS tattoo.
- Maine Democrats have until July 13 to replace Platner as their Senate candidate to challenge incumbent Republican Susan Collins.
- Despite the controversies, a recent poll shows Platner leading Collins 49% to 47%, with a small percentage of undecided voters.
