Before the rape allegation, there were already resurfaced Reddit posts victim-blaming sexual assault, a covered Nazi-linked Totenkopf tattoo, and other publicly reported controversies. So why did prominent Democrats continue backing Graham Platner until the campaign finally collapsed? Vetting isn't optional. It's the first job. #Accountability #Elections https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/11/graham-platner-democrats-maine-senate