Key facts
- Rep. Ro Khanna stated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner should apologize to women alleging disturbing behavior.
- The women described disturbing behavior they experienced with Platner.
- Platner is a candidate in the Maine Democratic primary.
- The Maine Democratic primary election is scheduled for Tuesday.
Rep. Ro Khanna of California stated on Friday that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner should apologize to the women who have recently come forward describing disturbing behavior they experienced with him. Platner is currently facing scrutiny ahead of the Maine Democratic primary election, which is scheduled for Tuesday. Previously, Platner had addressed past sexting allegations, stating they were handled early in his marriage. An ex-girlfriend of Platner, Lyndsey Fifield, has accused The New York Times of a 'set up' regarding its portrayal of her experience dating him. Platner himself acknowledged 'not exactly acting with the best behavior' after his military service.