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The Ben Ferguson Podcast

Rising Socialist Star One Day, Democrats Rush for the Exits the Next

The Ben Ferguson Podcast

iHeartPodcasts

Politics, News Commentary, News

4.85.4K Ratings

🗓️ 7 July 2026

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Summary

  • Sexual Assault Allegation

    • A former partner, Jenny Racicot, accused Platner of entering her home while intoxicated and forcing himself on her despite her objections.
    • The allegation is being reported by Politico.
    • Platner is said to have denied the accusation and described it as false and politically motivated.
  • Previous Controversies

    • Earlier controversies involving Platner, include allegations regarding his behavior toward women and claims regarding a tattoo associated with Nazi symbolism.
    • The document argues that these warning signs were overlooked by Democratic leaders and supporters.
  • Democratic Party Response

    • Democratic officials who initially supported Platner are now withdrawing endorsements after the latest allegation became public.
    • The speaker argues that party leaders acted out of political self-interest rather than principle.
  • Claims of Double Standards

    • Democrats apply different standards to members of their own party than to Republicans.
    • The document claims that party leaders and some media organizations ignored earlier concerns until the candidate became a political liability.
  • Election Strategy

    • Maine election rules and the timing of calls for Platner to withdraw is linked to the party's ability to replace him before a deadline.
    • This is a strategic political calculation rather than a response based on ethical concerns.

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0:00.0

This is an I-Heart podcast.

0:02.6

Guaranteed Human.

0:05.1

And this referee who is a little bit suspect.

0:10.6

If you check his past, I don't want to say that because I don't like to create controversy.

0:17.0

But very suspect.

0:19.3

If you'd like, I'll provide you with the past.

0:21.6

You're listening to the 47 morning update with Ben Ferguson.

0:25.7

Good Tuesday morning.

0:26.7

Nice to have you with us on the 47 morning update, and we've got very big breaking news.

0:31.3

First up, Graham Platner is accused of breaking into a woman's house and sexually assaulting her.

0:37.8

The campaign has now canceled multiple events.

0:41.3

And Democrats are now saying, okay, maybe you should drop out.

0:46.7

So why did it take so long?

0:48.5

We break down the timeline.

0:50.3

It's the 47 morning update, and it starts right now.

0:53.7

Story number one.

0:55.1

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine, is now facing yet again

1:01.6

another devastating allegation from a former partner, Jenny Rassico, who told Politico that

1:09.5

while she and Plattner had been involved in an on-and-off relationship in 2021,

1:15.8

he allegedly entered her rural main home, uninvited one night while intoxicated.

1:21.3

Plattner allegedly forced himself on her while she repeatedly told him to stop.

1:25.7

She told Politico, I remember him grabbing my pelvis and being really forceful of me.

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