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Ro Khanna says he regrets endorsing Graham Platner in Maine Senate race

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said he regretted endorsing former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who formally dropped out of the race against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) after an ex-girlfriend came forward and alleged that the oyster farmer sexually assaulted her in 2021.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Ro Khanna downplays Platner’s downfall as greater sign about progressive movement: ‘One-week news story’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) admitted his faith in Graham Platner was ill placed, after sexual assault allegations led the progressive candidate to drop out of the U.S. Senate race in Maine, but said the failed campaign is not reflective of a general change in momentum that has seen many socialist candidat…

  2. New York Post

    Ro Khanna bankrolled pro-Platner rally after women’s ‘unsettling’ allegations exploded into public view (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Maine Democrat Graham Platner on Friday formally withdrew from his US Senate bid.

  3. The Hill

    Ro Khanna says he regrets endorsing Graham Platner in Maine Senate race (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said he regretted endorsing former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who formally dropped out of the race against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) after an ex-girlfriend came forward and alleged that the oyster farmer sexually assaulted her in 2021.

  4. Fox News

    Ro Khanna regrets his past support of Graham Platner after latest sexual assault allegation (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Rep. Ro Khanna told "Meet the Press" that he regrets endorsing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a sexual assault allegation ended his campaign.