Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner Denies New Allegations of Sexual Assault Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing new allegations of sexual assault, sparking an outcry within party circles and raising questions about his suitability for office.
This latest charge appears to be part of a disturbing pattern: men in power accused of misconduct often seem to ride out the storm unscathed. The cases of Senator Al Franken and Representative Eric Massa come to mind.
Both were once touted as rising stars within their parties, but faced similar accusations that would have been crippling for any ordinary citizen.