Unease and hostility meets defiant support as Maine residents grapple with Graham Platner allegations
OGUNQUIT, Maine — Within days of the New York Times trawling through Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner’s volatile past relationships, the campaign’s latest flyer, prominently displaying a supporter waving a “Women for Graham” sign, arrived in voters’ mailboxes.
TL;DR
- Graham Platner, a Maine Senate hopeful, faces allegations from past relationships reported by the New York Times.
- These allegations have impacted Platner's lead in the primary race, with polls showing a significant drop.
- Voters in Ogunquit, Maine, have shown mixed reactions, including hostility and strong support for Platner.
- Janet Mills has "unsuspended" her campaign and will be on the ballot, potentially gaining votes from those who oppose Platner.
- Concerns exist among Democrats about further revelations and the potential for a schism within the party.
- Some voters believe Platner has shown remorse and will be a good candidate, while others cite dishonesty and character flaws.