Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat from New York, has not publicly commented on allegations against Graham Platner, a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine. Platner is accused of aggressive physical behavior by an ex-girlfriend, who described incidents of physical misconduct. Gillibrand, who previously advocated for victims during the #MeToo movement, called for the resignation of Senator Al Franken in 2017 following multiple allegations of sexual harassment against him. She has been a vocal supporter of victims in the past, including during the confirmation process of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, where she expressed belief in the allegations made against him. Despite the current allegations against Platner, Gillibrand has not made any statements. Platner's campaign has denied the accusations, which include claims of a Nazi-linked tattoo and other controversies. Gillibrand has previously expressed confidence in Platner's candidacy, stating her belief that the Democratic party will win in Maine in the upcoming election. As of now, neither Gillibrand's office nor Platner's campaign has responded to requests for comment.
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Kirsten Gillibrand Remains Silent Amid Allegations Against Senate Candidate Graham Platner
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has not commented on allegations of physical misconduct against Senate candidate Graham Platner, despite her previous advocacy for victims during the #MeToo movement. Platner's campaign has denied the allegations, which include claims of aggressive behavior and other controversies. Gillibrand has expressed confidence in Platner's candidacy for the upcoming election in Maine.
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- ✕ framing: Democrat who led #MeToo charge stays silent
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Democrat who led #MeToo charge stays silent as accusations emerge against Senate hopeful Graham Platner
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