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Cory Booker Has 'Concerns' About Platner Revelations in Maine Senate Race
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Senator Cory Booker said that there are concerns that the revelations about Graham Platner's personal history could affect his Maine Senate bid. Platner competes against the Republican Susan Collins, and reports indicate his wife informed campaign staff that he exchanged sexual messages with women outside his marriage. Booker appeared on ABC's This Week, saying that much is at stake for Democrats if they win the Senate. Democrats faced questions as the campaign continued. The party's stance in Maine could influence Senate control, with some colleagues defending Platner's record while others urged scrutiny of his past statements.
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