Maine is being reasonable about Platner’s past| Letter

[](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/election-2026/) _[Read all of our coverage](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/election-2026/) of Maine's 2026 election or stay up to date with the latest developments through the [Maine Political Report](https://www.pressherald.com/mprnewsletter/) in your inbox or [text messages](https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/11/maine-political-news-sent-right-to-your-phone-sign-up-for-text-alerts-from-our-editor/) from politics editor Kirby Wilson._ People who have a beef with Graham Platner have a beef with Maine. Maine voted — and we came out in force for Platner.  It’s high time the media recognizes the difference between scandal and poor life choices. If we are going to usher in new voices, we need to embrace the fact that no one has a perfect past. Stop villainizing a person who is trying to rebrand himself and stand up for Mainers.  It would be different if Platner didn’t take responsibility for his actions or if he had been accused of sexual abuse. I feel Platner has taken responsibility for his actions, actions which took place between consenting adults.  Maine is being reasonable. Everyone else should be reasonable too. **Leah White** _Portland_ Copy the Story Link Tagged: [election 2026](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/election-2026/), [letter to the editor](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/letter-to-the-editor/), [senate 2026](https://www.pressherald.com/tag/senate-2026/)