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Guy Benson Critiques New York Times Report on Graham Platner

Guy Benson criticized the New York Times for its report on Graham Platner, a Senate candidate from Maine, claiming it selectively reported accounts from his ex-girlfriends. Benson and one of the women, Lyndsey Fifield, raised concerns about the report's timing and the omission of corroborating evidence. The Maine primary election is set for June 9.

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Guy Benson criticized the New York Times for its report on Graham Platner, a Senate candidate from Maine, claiming it selectively reported accounts from his ex-girlfriends. Benson and one of the women, Lyndsey Fifield, raised concerns about the report's timing and the omission of corroborating evidence. The Maine primary election is set for June 9.

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Original Headline

Guy Benson rips NYT over Platner story: Ex’s claims were selectively reported

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Guy Benson Critiques New York Times Report on Graham Platner