'BETRAYAL': Nicolle and Alex Wagner react to Graham Platner sexual assault allegations - Deadline - MS NOW

[Rhiannon12866]

Leaders of the Democratic party are calling for Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to drop out of the race in light of Politico's bombshell reporting on an allegation of sexual assault from a woman who previously dated him. Platner has denied the allegation.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Alex Wagner and Bangor Daily News reporter Michael Shepherd for analysis on Deadline: White House. - Aired on 07/07/2026.

[badgolfer]

1. Media

So when are the media going to focus like a bunch of hyenas on Paxton in Texas?

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Damn good question. It's just that the felon-in-chief is doing all this upheaval - as usual

[Deuxcents]

3. It seems the media can only handle one issue at a time so after they beat this dead horse, a new shining object

[tblue37]

4. But it. Is always a Democratic issue!

[mahina]

5. His face looks like a 4 year old's covered with frosting as he swears he didnt eat any cake.

He always looked like that to me.

Imagine assuming you could run and get away with it. Says a lot.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. I can see that!

And now I always will...

[mahina]

7. Aloha Rhiannon