Graham Platner's wife disclosed his sexually explicit texts to campaign staff during vetting.
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Graham Platner's wife disclosed his sexually explicit texts to campaign staff during vetting.

Amy Gertner, wife of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, told a campaign aide during opposition research last summer that she had found sexually explicit messages between her husband and several women. Campaign officials decided the matter was private and being addressed in marriage counseling. The Wall Street Journal first reported the story on Saturday.

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Coverage splinters over scandal framing: Times emphasizes marriage resilience, Examiner focuses on polling lead, while The Hill and Post spotlight wife's campaign alert and explicit messages—Daily Wire escalates with predatory platform allegations.
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“Reports: Platner's wife told campaign staff he sent sexual messages to other women” · The Hill

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