Whitehouse PAC gave $10,000 to Platner as abuse claims grew
What's new: The Rhode Island senator dismissed the latest report as “a lot of nothing” even after multiple allegations surfaced.
The New York Times, Fox News +3
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#Maine
Maine Democrat Platner stays in Senate race despite abuse claims
Why it matters: Democrats see Maine as a key pickup against Susan Collins as primary voting is already underway.
The New York Times, NPR +1
Maine Senate candidate Platner loses backing as abuse claims mount
What's new: Rep. Madeleine Dean said Platner was no longer fit for office as voters head into Tuesday's Democratic primary.
The Hill, Fox News
Schumer backs Platner in Maine race despite explicit-text furor
Why it matters: Democrats are defending a vulnerable Senate bid in Maine as control of the chamber is at stake in November.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
Platner’s wife calls reports on explicit texts ‘shameful’
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s wife denounced reports on his past explicit text messages as the Democrat faces fresh scrutiny.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1