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In reply to the discussion: ME-SEN: Graham Platner postpones multiple events this week [View all]calilama
(28 posts)58. Shocked that a guy
with a Nazi tatoo, who lies about it, would sexually assault a woman...wtf did you think you were getting with this Trump lite freak?
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I THINK they have two more weeks under ballots are finalized, so good question
obamanut2012
11 hrs ago
#11
If someone legally withdraws in Texas, the local parties have until the end of August to nominate another candidate.
LeftInTX
11 hrs ago
#28
I read on the comments on bluesky that under Maine law if he drops out before July 13
senseandsensibility
11 hrs ago
#25
Hmmmm. Just after the "too late" date this woman amps up her accusations.
LiberalLovinLug
9 hrs ago
#50
We have till next Monday, but I have little faith he'd do the right thing.
rogue emissary
9 hrs ago
#53
Not too late as it says: Withdraws on or before 5 p.m. of the 2nd Monday in July preceding the general election.....
Celerity
8 hrs ago
#60
My mistake, I should have been clearer. My "too late" was a judgment on him not the letter of the law.
rogue emissary
8 hrs ago
#62
MSNOW right now "Woman Who Dated Graham Platner Says He Sexually Assaulted Her
senseandsensibility
10 hrs ago
#37
Platner denies sexual assault allegation, but says he will assess 'best path forward' July 6, 20264:09 PM ET
irisblue
9 hrs ago
#42
Do you have a source or link on that or are you referencing the npr article? nt
blue_jay
9 hrs ago
#59
a town hall set for Monday was postponed because Platner was "not feeling well."
LudwigPastorius
10 hrs ago
#41
If this involved anyone other than a Democrat, no one on DU would be defending him.
SamuelAdams
9 hrs ago
#46
Did he ever run for political office before? If not, Senate is a big stretch for the first time. IMHO.
Katinfl
8 hrs ago
#61
The Maine Democratic Party calls on Graham Planter to drop out of the Senate race.
LetMyPeopleVote
7 hrs ago
#63