Ro Khanna says latest Platner accusations are not ‘a surprise’ to Maine voters
Khanna said Maine voters knew about Platner’s military past and that he would drop support if evidence of violence or sexual assault emerged.
- On Sunday, Representative Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, defended his endorsement of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on CBS's 'Face the Nation'.
- The endorsement follows *The New York Times* reporting detailed allegations from former girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield and others describing Platner as volatile and physically intimidating.
- Khanna stated he believes Fifield's account, calling the reported behavior 'wrong' and 'shameful', while urging supporters to stop attacking the women and journalists.
- He clarified his backing is conditional, stating he would withdraw support if evidence of violence or sexual assault emerges, leaving "zero support" for such conduct.
- Maine voters will decide Tuesday whether Platner becomes the Democratic nominee, though party divisions persist with Senator Bernie Sanders maintaining support while Representative Tom Suozzi calls the allegations 'unsettling'.
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Democrats stick with Platner as Maine voters prepare to decide Senate primary
Maine Democrats vote Tuesday on their Senate nominee, and Graham Platner enters primary day as the favorite despite a week of damaging reports about how he treats women. The allegations have forced Democratic allies, elected officials and party strategists to publicly address Platner's past just as the race enters its final hours. If he wins, he is expected to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November in one of the country's most competitiv…
Ro Khanna says latest Platner accusations are not 'a surprise' to Maine voters
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said the latest accusations about Maine oyster farmer and Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) were not "a surprise" to Pine Tree State voters. Khanna appeared on CBS News's "Face the Nation," where host Margaret Brennan pressed him about Platner, whom he supports. She asked about reporting from The New...
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