Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is working to reassure his supporters that he remains a strong contender in the race despite a new sexting scandal. Reports surfaced that Platner’s wife, Amy Gertner, discovered sexual messages he exchanged with other women during their marriage and flagged them to the campaign. In response, the Platner campaign sent a memo to supporters on Wednesday (June 3) emphasizing his recent fundraising success and lead in the polls.
Senate lawmakers, including Bernie Sanders and Chuck Schumer, have expressed continued support for Platner. Sanders defended Platner, stating, “He’s prepared to take on the big-money interests,” and emphasized that the focus should be on policy issues rather than personal matters. Gertner, Platner’s wife, told The New York Times and Wall Street Journal that their marriage “is stronger than ever before.”
Platner’s campaign faced additional scrutiny when he abruptly ended a fundraising trip to Washington, D.C., after The New York Post began investigating his past. His mother-in-law, Elaine Crabtree, dismissed the allegations as “all bulls—,” while Platner’s mother, Leslie Harlow, and other supporters defended him in his hometown of Hancock, Maine.
Despite the controversy, Platner is favored to win the June 9 primary after Governor Janet Mills suspended her campaign. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has vowed to challenge Platner’s candidacy, organizing protests and drawing attention to the scandal. Platner, a Marine veteran, remains optimistic about his chances, with Kirsten Gillibrand expressing confidence in his ability to win the Senate seat.
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