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Graham Platner Faces Challenges in Maine Senate Campaign

Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine is under scrutiny due to allegations of sexting infidelity and past controversial online posts. He met with Democratic leaders in Washington, D.C., as his candidacy is seen as important for the party's congressional goals.

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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Maine Senate, is facing difficulties in his campaign following recent allegations of sexting infidelity. Platner has previously cited PTSD in relation to past online posts that have been described as racist, sexist, and homophobic. He also has a Nazi tattoo that he has attempted to cover up. On Tuesday, he met with Democratic leaders in Washington, D.C., as his campaign is considered crucial for the party's efforts to regain control of Congress. Platner did not answer questions from reporters after the meeting, which lasted over an hour and a half at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee headquarters. A spokesperson for the DSCC did not provide a comment regarding the situation.

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Graham Platner’s Maine Senate bid wobbly with news of sexting infidelity

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Graham Platner Faces Challenges in Maine Senate Campaign

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