A Maine woman told CNN she considers what Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner did to her rape — and now his own party is running from him.

Story Snapshot

• Jenny Rasico gave Politico a detailed account of Platner entering her apartment without permission and sexually assaulting her in 2021, backed by therapist notes and messages to a friend.
• Platner denied all allegations, calling them “categorically false,” but has not addressed Rasico’s specific claims or offered counter-evidence.
• Key Democratic endorsers — including Rep. Ro Khanna and Senator Ruben Gallego — pulled their support, calling the allegations “serious and credible.”
• Deleted Reddit posts resurfaced showing Platner once wrote that sexual assault victims should “take some responsibility for themselves.”

Accuser Describes the Night in Detail

Jenny Rasico told Politico in three interviews that Platner entered her apartment without being invited, grabbed her pelvis, and said, “this is no longer my choice at this point” — even after she said no. She told CNN she considers what happened rape. “Yes, absolutely,” she said. Rasico said Platner smelled of alcohol and appeared drunk. She says the next morning he told her he did not remember anything.

Rasico did not come forward right away. She and Platner dated from 2019 to 2021. She said she stayed quiet partly because she agreed with his politics and partly because she feared being known as a rape victim. When she did speak out, she brought receipts — therapist notes and messages she sent to a friend warning about Platner’s behavior. Politico reviewed those documents.

Platner Denies Everything — But Stays Vague

Platner released a campaign statement and a video saying, “Any accusation of nonconsensual behavior is categorically false.” He has not addressed Rasico’s specific claims — the uninvited entry, the physical contact, or the quote she attributes to him. He has not offered a timeline, named any witnesses, or provided any records to counter her account. His denial is a flat “no” with nothing behind it to test against her detailed, documented story.

Making things worse for Platner, old Reddit posts surfaced showing he once wrote that sexual assault victims should “take some responsibility for themselves” and avoid alcohol. Those posts were deleted, but not before they spread widely. It is hard to read a categorical denial from someone who once blamed victims for their own assaults and take it at face value.

Democrats Bolt — But the Double Standard Is Worth Noting

Rep. Ro Khanna was blunt. “Sexual assault is a red line,” he said. “These allegations are serious and credible.” Senator Ruben Gallego called them “troubling and deeply serious.” Both pulled their endorsements. Maine Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree called on Platner to drop out, saying, “I do not believe Graham should remain in this race.” His campaign said it would “reflect on the best path forward.”

Graham Platner faces a fresh sexual assault allegation reported today (July 6), prompting Cory Booker and other Democrats to call for him to step aside.

Last month, after May 30 reports of explicit texts Platner sent while married and early June accounts from women describing…

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Research shows Democrats penalize candidates far more harshly than Republicans when sexual assault claims surface. That is a real pattern worth knowing. But in this case, the speed of the Democratic retreat is not just politics — it reflects a detailed, corroborated account that Platner has not seriously answered. The accuser has documents. She has a therapist trail. She spoke on the record. He has a blanket denial and a deleted Reddit post telling victims to act like adults. Maine voters deserve to weigh that clearly before the election.

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