Millions in Dem Ad Money Shifted from Platner Race Days Before Rape Allegation Surfaced

Summary

Democratic-aligned political groups shifted millions in ad reservations for a Maine Senate race days before a rape allegation against nominee Graham Platner became public, raising questions about whether party leaders had prior knowledge or lost confidence. Platner, who denied the allegations and other controversies, subsequently withdrew from the race, claiming sabotage by the Democratic establishment.