Graham Platner's Strategist Defended Him Prior to His Sexual Assault Allegations

Graham Platner's rise happened entirely outside the Democratic Party's establishment, handpicked by a group of independent activists. ⁠ ⁠ Before a woman Platner was romantically involved with publicly alleged that he sexually assaulted her, WSJ's Aaron Zitner reported on the strategy behind the activists' gamble on the Maine Democratic Senate nominee.⁠ ⁠ The sexual assault allegation, which Platner denied, has prompted top Senate Democrats and close allies to rescind their endorsements, cut off funding and call for him to drop out.⁠ ⁠ Sen. Bernie Sanders said on Tuesday that he had spoken with Platner and “in light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”⁠ #Maine #Midterms #WSJ