The Platner Predicament: Politics and Personal Transgressions Collide in Maine's Senate Race Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the Maine Senate seat, faces a tight deadline to drop out of the race.
A sexual assault allegation has surfaced, casting a dark shadow over his campaign. The situation is not unique to Platner or the Maine Senate race.
Politicians accused of misconduct often face public outcry and calls to step down. The phrase "due process" is frequently invoked, but it rings hollow when juxtaposed with the lives affected by these transgressions.