AOC calls Platner allegations ‘Hard to stomach,’ emphasizes Maine election is ‘a choice’

In a surprise move, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner, just days before the state's primary election. Platner has been embroiled in a series of scandals related to his past behavior, which has left many questioning his suitability for office. Speaking to CNN's Manu Raju outside the Capitol, Ocasio-Cortez expressed her reservations about Platner's actions, calling them "hard to stomach." Her comments are likely to add fuel to the fire of an already contentious primary, with voters in Maine set to make their decision on Tuesday.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) addressed the string of controversies tied to Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s alleged past conduct ahead of the state’s primary election on Tuesday. “Obviously, there’s a lot in that behavior that’s really challenging — it’s hard to stomach,” she told CNN’s Manu Raju outside of the Capitol on Tuesday. “But...