“Regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting, but mindful of the political reality it will inflict, we are taking the time to reflect on the best path forward for the state that I love.”
Jenny Racicot put her name on the record. Politico backed it with therapist emails and a partner she told in 2023. Platner calls it categorically untrue and a political attack, then says he is reflecting on his path forward in the same breath. Candidates who are staying in the race do not talk about paths forward.