Why the left ignored Graham Platner’s red flags | America, Actually

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What should the progressive left take away from the collapse of Graham Platner’s campaign? In a special episode of America, Actually, Vox’s Astead Herndon speaks to progressive commentator Emma Vigeland, co-host of The Majority Report and former Platner supporter, about the sexual assault allegations that have upended his run for Senate against Republican Susan Collins. They discuss what the controversy reveals about candidate vetting and who should have a say in deciding who takes his place. America, Actually publishes video episodes every Saturday tackling key issues in politics, culture, and the economy. Subscribe to Vox’s YouTube channel to get them. Listen to episodes of America, Actually on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app. If you enjoy our reporting and want to hear more from Vox journalists, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/vox. Each month, our members get access to exclusive videos, livestreams, and chats with our newsroom. Subscribe to our channel! ht

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