Sen. Mark Warner said that allegations against Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner will be up to voters to weigh, but are "disturbing" if true.
"I do think at the end of the day American voters will make those decisions, and I don't know Mr. Platner. I've never met him," Sen. Warner told ABC News' "This Week" co-anchor Martha Raddatz. "I would just say this: The allegations are made. I think you ought to have at least some attempt to ... disprove them, if that's the case."
Last week, the New York Times published a story based on interviews with several of Platner’s ex-partners, one of whom described his behavior at times as "unsettling" and "reckless." Some of the women interviewed for the article claimed that Platner could be demeaning to women and one woman alleged he was physically rough with her. Others described him more positively, with one calling him a "gentle giant."
Platner has said he struggled with PTSD and self-medicated with alcohol. He acknowledged he has been a "bad boyfriend" but denied any physical roughness with past partners.
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Rep. Michael McCaul on Ukraine’s improving position in its war with Russia: “Anytime I can help Ukraine and punish Putin, I'm in on that fight �� I think we need to put tougher sanctions on Putin.” https://t.co/F637miRba7
Rep. Michael McCaul criticizes Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks on immigration in a D-Day speech in France: “I think out of respect to the veterans, myself being the son of a D-Day veteran, those remarks were out of place.” https://t.co/TsMp5uPiqa
Rep. Michael McCaul says he doesn’t believe Bill Pulte is “statutorily qualified” for the director of national intelligence position, adding that “he doesn't have any national security intelligence background.” https://t.co/Y3ZtDm7hV1
Sen. Mark Warner criticizes director of national intelligence appointee Bill Pulte: “What he has shown is a complete loyalty to do whatever Donald Trump wants, compromising private information about mortgages.” https://t.co/m47z6XPgVL
Sen. Mark Warner responds to low approval ratings for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections: “I want the Democratic Party to be pro-growth, pro-innovation, and actually about getting stuff done.” https://t.co/Qgjbmeg0lV
Sen. Mark Warner responds to controversy around Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner: “If the allegations are true, they are disturbing. End of the day, though, Maine voters are going to decide this.”
Platner has denied the most serious allegations of physical intimidation.
Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner faces serious questions in the closing days of his campaign – a key race for Democrats hoping to retake the Senate. ABC News’ @selinawangtv reports from Maine. https://t.co/WIJUvEgI4Y
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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett painted a rosy picture of the economy Sunday, downplaying Americans' growing pessimism about the economy amid high gas prices and rising inflation as the Iran war goes on.
"Look at what's happening to real wages," Hassett told ABC News' "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl, claiming "really positive news" about the economy was being ignored. "On balance, real incomes, real wages are going up."
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Democratic Senator Cory Booker said Sunday that he expects Republican opposition to President Trump's policy agenda to grow after his administration's recent push to create a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, among other actions.
"We fought a revolution to stop exactly this - a ruler from taking public funds and doing whatever they want with no checks and balances," Booker told ABC News' "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl.
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National Economic Council Director Hassett responds to claims that the U.S. has a low inventory of oil: “We still are in the billions, and so there's plenty of runway, but also there's a lot of pressure on Iran to finally agree to the president's terms.” https://t.co/IE254XtvPk