A prominent left-wing organization that claims to advocate for women is facing criticism after publicly supporting presumptive Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner in Maine, despite allegations that he repeatedly mistreated former girlfriends.
The group, March On PAC, threw its support behind Platner ahead of Maine’s primary election, citing his alignment with its abortion agenda. The endorsement has sparked accusations of hypocrisy from critics who argue that the organization’s long-standing rhetoric about believing and supporting women appears to be taking a back seat when political objectives are involved.
March On PAC is widely known for its activism surrounding the confirmation battle of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and frequently highlights its connections to the broader Women’s March movement. For years, the organization and similar activist groups championed the message that women making allegations of mistreatment or abuse should be heard and taken seriously.
Critics, however, argue that the group's support for Platner raises questions about whether those principles are being applied consistently. They contend that when allegations involve a candidate who supports key progressive priorities—particularly abortion rights—the standards suddenly seem to change.
The controversy has renewed debate over whether some political organizations prioritize ideological victories over the causes they publicly claim to champion. Supporters of the endorsement point to Platner’s policy positions, while opponents argue that principles should not be discarded simply because a candidate is politically useful.
For many observers, the episode highlights a broader issue in modern politics: the tendency of partisan organizations to overlook inconvenient facts when they involve an ally. Apparently, "believe women" comes with an asterisk when election season rolls around.
As the Senate race moves forward, the discussion is likely to continue, with voters deciding for themselves whether political loyalty should outweigh concerns raised by those who claim to have been harmed. In the end, accountability and consistency remain values that many Americans still expect from the groups seeking to influence the nation's political future.
