MSNBC host Joe Scarborough on Thursday blasted Republicans criticizing Democrats over their initial support for former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner before allegations of sexual assault surfaced publicly, arguing the GOP had no standing to attack Democrats given Republicans' backing of candidates facing their own misconduct allegations."You know, Republicans should just really just shut up," Scarborough said."They really should just shut up.If they're going to be critical of Democrats for supporting a morally challenged candidate or one who has been accused of doing things that are morally challenged, it is so hypocritical, and they should just leave this to the Democrats to clean up their own house," he continued.Platner suspended campaign operations after allegations surfaced, which he has denied, prompting Democrats to withdraw support.
(Fox News Digital)PLATNER DROPS OUT OF CRUCIAL SENATE RACE AFTER BOMBSHELL RAPE ALLEGATION TORPEDOES CAMPAIGNScarborough made the remarks on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" after the show aired portions of Platner's Wednesday night video announcing he was suspending his Senate campaign following allegations published by Politico.Platner denied the allegations in the video and said he would continue to fight to clear his name.Fox News Digital reached out to Graham Platner for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.Before criticizing Republicans, Scarborough argued Platner had issued an unequivocal denial and warned against convicting people in the court of public opinion.Scarborough said Republicans "should just really just shut up" and leave Democrats to address the fallout from Platner’s campaign.
(Screenshot/MSNBC)EXPLOSIVE SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATION ROCKS PLATNER CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF KEY DEADLINE IN CRUCIAL SENATE RACE"That is beyond hypocritical," Scarborough said of Republicans criticizing Democrats."That is just sheer farce.
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