Lyndsey Fifield

Did the media fall short in its reporting on Graham Platner?

Graham Platner was a Democratic Senate candidate who faced allegations about his treatment of women and a rape claim. The New York Times reported on his past relationships, and a former date said the coverage helped his campaign. Platner's campaign publicly denied the rape allegation, but two days later he suspended his run. A campaign adviser said the team told him to step down as soon as they learned of the allegation.