{"id":2626152,"date":"2026-07-07T15:37:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T19:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congressional-dems-pull-support-for-graham-platner-after-credible-rape-accusation\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T15:38:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T19:38:01","slug":"congressional-dems-pull-support-for-graham-platner-after-credible-rape-accusation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congressional-dems-pull-support-for-graham-platner-after-credible-rape-accusation\/","title":{"rendered":"Congressional Dems Pull Support for Graham Platner After Credible Rape Accusation"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcongressional-dems-pull-support-for-graham-platner-after-credible-rape-accusation%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2626152&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/50-year-government-insider-this-is-the-1970s-all-over-again\/\" title=\"50-Year Government Insider: &#039;This Is the 1970s All Over Again&#039;\">provided content begins<\/a> with a &#8220;Read more&#8230;&#8221; button that reveals additional information when clicked. The hidden content includes an article discussing recent political developments involving Maine Senate candidate graham platner. Allegations have surfaced accusing Platner of sexual assault in 2021, prompting prominent Democratic figures like Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Ruben Gallego, and Ro Khanna to demand his withdrawal from the race. Some officials, citing the seriousness of the allegations, have rescinded thier endorsements, with others warning that continued support might lead to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) halting its backing.<\/p>\n<p>Platner&#8217;s campaign denies the accusations, claiming they are politically motivated and fabricated by opponents.Despite this, Platner considered dropping out of the race unless a suitable replacement aligned with his and the party\u2019s values could be found, highlighting internal ideological divisions within the Democratic Party. The article also touches on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bob-casey-says-terminology-used-in-abortion-debate-antiquated-post-dobbs\/\" title=\"Bob Casey deems abortion debate terminology &#039;outdated&#039; after Dobbs case.\">broader political landscape<\/a>, including the success of far-left candidates and the establishment&#8217;s concerns about their influence. The overall tone focuses on the controversy, political responses, and implications for upcoming elections.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Congressional Democrats have delivered an unambiguous message to embattled Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner: Drop out now.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2026\/07\/06\/graham-platner-sexual-assault-allegation-00987737\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Politico<\/a> reported that 41-year-old Maine resident Jenny Racicot has accused Platner of sexually assaulting her in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The report sent Democrat lawmakers scrambling to denounce Platner and withdraw their support.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, joined by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, warned that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/serial-cheater-graham-platner-support-planned-parenthood-gave-std-checks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Platner<\/a> must withdraw from the race to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, the DSCC will not invest in the race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe allegations reported today are incredibly disturbing \u2013 violence, abuse and sexual assault are absolutely unacceptable,\u201d a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dscc.org\/article\/dscc-statement-on-maine-senate-race-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a> from Schumer and Gillibrand read.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGraham Platner needs to immediately withdraw as the Democratic nominee for Senate and allow Maine Democrats the opportunity to choose a new candidate who can defeat Susan Collins,\u201d the statement continued. \u201cThe DSCC will not invest in the Maine Senate race if Platner remains on the ballot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Democratic Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/report-dem-sen-ruben-gallego-charged-campaign-disney-vacations-super-bowl-expenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruben Gallego<\/a> of Arizona weighed in on the social media platform X.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe allegations against Graham Platner are troubling and deeply serious,\u201d Gallego wrote. \u201cI am rescinding my endorsement.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The allegations against Graham Platner are troubling and deeply serious.<\/p>\n<p>I am rescinding my endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RubenGallego\/status\/2074242801953386923?\">July 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Democratic Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/elon-musk-threatens-legal-action-ro-khanna-congressmans-outrageous-lie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ro Khanna<\/a> of California did likewise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line. These allegations are very serious and credible. Graham Platner should drop out from the race. I am withdrawing my endorsement,\u201d Khanna wrote on X.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I\u2019ve been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line. These allegations are very serious and credible. Graham Platner should drop out from the race. I am withdrawing my endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RoKhanna\/status\/2074242263710917062?\">July 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Khanna called the rape allegations \u201ccredible\u201d in large part because of Politico\u2019s exhaustive reporting. In addition to three interviews with Racicot over the last two weeks, the outlet reviewed documents that long predate Platner\u2019s Senate run, including s between Racicot and her therapist, as well as messages from Racicot warning an acquaintance not to get involved with Platner.<\/p>\n<p>Racicot said that she met Platner on a dating app in 2019. For two years, she maintained a casual dating relationship with him.<\/p>\n<p>One night in 2021, she said, an intoxicated Platner allegedly entered Racicot\u2019s home against her wishes and forced himself on her.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the Platner campaign denied the allegations and accused the candidate\u2019s adversaries of political trickery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese allegations are very serious and Graham vigorously denies them,\u201d the statement read. \u201cThey are also coached and coordinated by out of state establishment operatives. For a year, opponents of this campaign have thrown everything they can at Graham \u2013\u2013 calling him a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/new-platner-ex-lover-damning-nazi-tattoo-details-claims-kept-reminder-america-evil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nazi<\/a>, a war criminal, and a communist. None of it has been true and this is no different.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is not a coincidence that this story comes a week before the ballot deadline, just as the previous false allegations came a week before the primary,\u201d the statement continued. \u201cGraham began this campaign to fight for a Maine where everyone is treated with dignity and where Mainers are put first, and no amount of desperate smears will stop this movement from seeing that vision through.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>By Tuesday, however, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/graham-platner-will-drop-maine-senate-race-one-condition-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Platner<\/a> had reportedly considered dropping out of the race, albeit with strings attached.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf he was to step down it would only be with a guarantee of being replaced by a candidate who he believes is true to the values and vision and policy agenda of the campaign that Maine voted for,\u201d an individual described as \u201cfamiliar with the campaign\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >internal discussions\u201d told<\/a> The New York Times.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, Platner would want a fellow leftist, not an establishment-backed moderate Democrat, to replace him.<\/p>\n<p>The conditions Platner attached to his potential withdrawal from the race reflected Democrats\u2019 internal ideological divide.<\/p>\n<p>Led by Democratic Mayor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/dem-equality-telling-new-yorkers-keep-temps-78-mamdanis-city-hall-enjoys-54-degrees-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zohran Mamdani<\/a> of New York City, the extreme left has proven formidable in recent elections. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/spreading-democratic-socialist-sends-dems-panic-unseating-15-term-colorado-congresswoman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Socialists<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/socialists-plot-2028-white-house-run-trio-big-victories-even-causes-constitutional-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three Mamdani-backed House candidates<\/a>, have scored big victories in Democratic primaries.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/congressional-republicans-troll-hakeem-jeffries-gift-bad-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Democrat establishment<\/a> has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/new-york-ag-letitia-james-furious-zohran-mamdani-pivotal-democratic-primaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bristled at the success<\/a> of far-left candidates.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; 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