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Republican senator says New York Times delayed report on Senate candidate
Sen. Tim Scott said the New York Times and Senate Democrats coordinated to delay publication of allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. The Times denied the claim. Scott chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
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Sen. Tim Scott said the New York Times and Senate Democrats coordinated to delay a report on allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. Scott, who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, stated that the delay allowed Democrats more time to replace the candidate.
Response from the New York Times A Times spokesperson said Scott's speculation is flatly untrue. A source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital that the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee had no involvement in the story. Scott said the handling of the allegations shows that Democrats prioritize power over principle.
He noted that Democratic support for Platner shifted after the latest report.
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