Ocasio-Cortez Withholds Backing for Graham Platner as New York Times Details Abuse Claims Before June 10 Primary
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Ocasio-Cortez Withholds Backing for Graham Platner as New York Times Details Abuse Claims Before June 10 Primary
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Summary
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she needs more time to review new reporting on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, declining to comment on allegations raised Thursday.
The New York Times report cited multiple former partners describing rape fantasies, heavy drinking and violent episodes, intensifying scrutiny days before Maine's June 10 Democratic primary.
Platner said he has been open about a dark period marked by undiagnosed PTSD and alcohol abuse, calling himself far from a perfect boyfriend.
The allegations add to earlier controversy over a tattoo linked to Nazi imagery, resurfaced comments blaming rape victims and reports he exchanged sexual messages outside his marriage.
Ocasio-Cortez still has not endorsed the progressive candidate, who is favored for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins.