Yes, Graham Platner may have been able to beat long-time Republican Senator Susan Collins, but even before allegations of sexual assault, there were the...

Yes, Graham Platner may have been able to beat long-time Republican Senator Susan Collins, but even before allegations of sexual assault, there were the allegations of mistreating girlfriends, the sexting with other women while he was married, and, oh yes, that Nazi tattoo. But those who favored Platner might want to read the recent obituary for former Oregon Senator Bob Packwood.  Packwood was a big champion of women’s rights – and, allegedly, a big abuser of women who worked for him.  There was also a hint of corruption.  After a damning 1991 report by the Senate Ethics Committee report — chaired by Mitch McConnell — he resigned just before the Senate could vote to expel...

Yes, Graham Platner may have been able to beat long-time Republican Senator Susan Collins, but even before allegations of sexual assault, there were the allegations of mistreating girlfriends, the sexting with other women while he was married, and, oh yes, that Nazi tattoo. But those who favored Platner might want to read the recent obituary for former Oregon Senator Bob Packwood.  Packwood was a big champion of women’s rights – and, allegedly, a big abuser of women who worked for him.  There was also a hint of corruption.  After a damning 1991 report by the Senate Ethics Committee report — chaired by Mitch McConnell — he resigned just before the Senate could vote to expel...