attended recent coverage noting fresh scrutiny about Graham Platner, Maine candidate for Senate with historic posts drawing attention. campaign defends him amid ongoing scrutiny, as coverage references offensive posts about race, gender, and sexual assault and regret and removal of some content. Latest reporting shows new allegations while Platner refutes the allegations in wake of press attention. The presumptive Democratic nominee in Maine's U.S. Senate race is ahead in the polls as campaign replies the controversy with calibrated messaging. Analysts monitor developments for new developments. Allegations include past treatment of women, to which his campaign offers a defense though questions persist about his platform for the seat.