Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner said in a video statement he was suspending his campaign, taking aim at the Democratic establishment while clearing the way for the party to select a new candidate in November’s midterm elections. Platner’s decision comes after a woman told CNN and Politico he raped her while he was heavily intoxicated nearly five years ago when they were in a casual dating relationship – an allegation Platner denies.
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner said in a video statement he was suspending his campaign, taking aim at the Democratic establishment while clearing the way for the party to select a new candidate in November’s midterm elections. Platner’s decision comes after a woman told CNN and Politico he raped her while he was heavily intoxicated nearly five years ago when they were in a casual dating relationship – an allegation Platner denies.
Former President Barack Obama expressed astonishment as he condemned President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada during a rally in support of Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday.
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Democrats are investing millions to beat Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in suburban Philadelphia, betting voter anger over rising costs and political turmoil in Washington will help Democratic challenger Bob Harvie flip the seat. Fitzpatrick is distancing himself from his own party and emphasizing his bipartisan record. Some voters are frustrated with both parties.
