Study Says Apple, Google Buried 112 Platner Stories for 7 Months

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 13

At least 112 negative stories about Maine Democrat Graham Platner were not featured by Apple News or Google News from November through May, according to a new Media Research Center study.
The study says the blackout began after an October poll showed Platner as Democrats’ strongest challenger to Sen. Susan Collins and ended only after a May 30 New York Times report on his sexting controversy.
Google called the claims “totally false,” arguing the study relied on one account checked once a day and ignored personalization and constant updates; Apple did not immediately comment.
Platner withdrew Friday after two ex-partners accused him of sexual misconduct, allegations he denies, and he plans to formally remove his name from Maine’s Senate ballot on Monday.