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Kantor: Platner Allegations Not #MeToo, Democrats Still Back Him

6/13/2026

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Jodi Kantor argued the accusations against Graham Platner do not meet the classic #MeToo definition, opening Democratic support.
Platner is the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine despite women alleging physical abuse and misconduct.
Kantor acknowledged one physical allegation but said it differs from the accusations faced by President Donald Trump.
Sunny Hostin said she would vote for Platner to secure Democratic control despite the allegations.

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Jodi Kantor argued the accusations against Graham Platner do not meet the classic #MeToo definition, opening Democratic support.
Platner is the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine despite women alleging physical abuse and misconduct.
Kantor acknowledged one physical allegation but said it differs from the accusations faced by President Donald Trump.
Sunny Hostin said she would vote for Platner to secure Democratic control despite the allegations.