Platner’s possible replacement, who is standing by him, sponsored bill aimed at holding rapists accountable

Maine state Rep.

Valli Geiger, one of Graham Platner’s possible replacements to run for U.S.

Senate in his stead, is refusing to condemn the now-withdrawn Democratic nominee accused of sexual assault — despite sponsoring legislation that she designed to hold rapists accountable.

Geiger, a self-described “longtime feminist,” issued a statement on Tuesday declaring that she […] ...