A Crisis of Leadership: The Platner Scandal Exposes Democrats' Moral Hypocrisy The allegations against Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Maine Senate, are a stark reminder that even in the most progressive parties, moral failings can fester and eventually surface.
Jenny Racicot's accusations of sexual assault have sparked an intense debate within the party about Platner's fitness to run.
On the surface, this is a story about one candidate's alleged misconduct and his party leaders' swift response.