Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.
The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.
Democrats Scramble After Platner Exit
- Trump says Platner is ‘in a bind’ after sexual assault allegations but it depends ‘if you believe the woman’ The Independent —
- Democrat accused of rape exits key US Senate race The Straits Times —
- Graham Platner drops out of Senate race | Special Report CBS News —
- Democrat Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after ex-girlfriend accused him of rape Daily Mail —
- Scandal-plagued Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid The Hill —