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