Susan Collins Declines Comment on Platner Scandal as Maine Democrats Vote in 1 Primary
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 9
Susan Collins Declines Comment on Platner Scandal as Maine Democrats Vote in 1 Primary
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 9
Summary
Susan Collins said she had "nothing to add" when asked repeatedly about Democrat Graham Platner's sexting scandal as Maine voters headed to Tuesday's primary.
The silence marks a shift from last month, when Collins openly blasted Platner for mocking a wounded U.S. soldier, while Republicans and pro-Collins groups now press his controversies as a campaign issue.
Platner has kept campaigning despite allegations tied to conduct during his marriage, and Democratic allies including Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna have continued backing him, arguing he is taking accountability.
Tuesday's vote will help determine whether Platner can survive the scandal and advance to a closely watched November Senate race against Collins.