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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 4
3 Women Describe Graham Platner's Past Relationships as Toxic as Sexual Message Rumors Spread
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jun 4

3 Women Describe Graham Platner's Past Relationships as Toxic as Sexual Message Rumors Spread

2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 4

Summary

  • Three women who had dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner told the New York Times their past relationships with him were volatile, toxic and at times emotionally wrenching.
  • At least one woman said Platner was physically threatening, while others described him as demeaning to women, heavily drinking and regularly unfaithful.
  • The accounts surfaced as reports spread that Platner had sent sexual messages to women while married, prompting Democratic senators to press him on whether more revelations were coming.
  • Several other former partners defended him in interviews, calling him fun, caring and safe to be around, underscoring a split portrait as his campaign faces intensifying scrutiny.

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