Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) stated on Friday that she believes Democrat Graham Platner has 'disqualified himself' from the Maine Senate race due to a series of allegations regarding his past behavior toward women. Dean expressed concern about the increasing number of stories emerging about Platner's conduct.
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Rep. Madeleine Dean comments on Graham Platner's candidacy for Maine Senate
Rep. Madeleine Dean has expressed her belief that Graham Platner is no longer a viable candidate for the Maine Senate race following multiple allegations about his behavior towards women. She noted that the number of allegations appears to be increasing.
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House Democrat says Platner has ‘disqualified himself’ from Maine Senate race
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Rep. Madeleine Dean comments on Graham Platner's candidacy for Maine Senate