Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces allegations of abusive behavior toward women he dated.
The New York Times published a report based on interviews with six women who dated Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine. Three women described volatile relationships, with one former girlfriend, Lyndsey Fifield, alleging physical intimidation including being locked in a room. Platner denies the physical abuse allegations and claims they are politically motivated, while acknowledging past struggles with PTSD and alcohol.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 3% of divergence this week. 15 outlets covered it, splitting into 15 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
15 camps
3 bias groups
The spectrum · how 15 outlets placed this story
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CNN
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CBS News
NPR
Washington Times
Breitbart
Washington Examiner
New York Times
Washington Post
Daily Wire
NY Post
The Hill
NBC News
Politico
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The split, in one line
Right-leaning outlets highlight Fifield's claim the Times softened her account and buried sexual assault allegations. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Platner's PTSD and redemption while questioning Fifield's Republican ties. Wires focus on the campaign's viability.
How each outlet covered it
Three ways of telling it
The center isn't splitting the difference here: it's making its own case, alongside the flanks.
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THE LEFT
“Report details allegations of unsettling behavior toward women by Graham Platner - CNN”CNN CNN LEFT
THE RIGHT
“New Questions Emerge About Platner's Biography As Scrutiny Intensifies”DW Daily Wire RIGHT
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CNNCNN Report details allegations of unsettling behavior toward women by Graham Platner - CNN 45d ago HPHuffPost Graham Platner Says Maine Voters Will 'Have My Back' Despite Scandals Ahead Of Senate Primary 45d ago NPRNPR Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy 45d ago TNew York Times Platner Denies Hurting Ex-Girlfriend and Says He Will Not Quit Senate Race 45d ago WPWashington Post Graham Platner says his past has been 'weaponized' at rally in Maine - The Washington Post 45d ago LEFT-CENTER2
CBSCBS News Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary 45d ago NBCNBC News Platner supporter Ro Khanna says he should apologize to women who alleged disturbing behavior 45d ago CENTER2
HThe Hill Platner denies New York Times reporting on claims of bad behavior from past partners 45d ago PPolitico Sen. Brian Schatz to fundraise for Graham Platner amid scandals 45d ago RIGHT-CENTER1
RReason Graham Platner Has Made #MeToo Democrats and Their Enemies Switch Sides 45d ago RIGHT5
WTWashington Times Platner's ex-girlfriend says New York Times softened bombshell account about him 43d ago BBreitbart Platner: Any Allegations of Physicality or I Knew What My Tattoo Was Are 'Not True' 44d ago WEWashington Examiner Platner shrugs off mounting controversies as 'politically motivated' and 'false' at rally 45d ago DWDaily Wire New Questions Emerge About Platner's Biography As Scrutiny Intensifies 44d ago NYPNY Post The New York Times set up Graham Platner's ex to make him look better, so now what, we don't 'believe all women?' 45d ago 9 tracked claims across 15 outlets
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