A political-media story arguing that pro-Israel lobbying groups use fake sex scandals to sink candidates they dislike, framed as bad for targeted politicians like Massie and Graham Platner.

• Rep. Thomas Massie was hit with baseless gay-porn rumors a week before an election, allegedly floated by pro-Israel groups he had angered.
• Massie flipped the tactic, publicly asking a Fox reporter the same smear question to expose how tabloid-style attacks work.
• The claim: when a politician gets smeared, it's usually because they crossed someone powerful — and AIPAC does it repeatedly.
• Senate hopeful Graham Platner is named as the latest target because he opposes Israel, with each new story piling on.
• Sex scandals are used because they grab attention and especially turn off female voters, making them effective weapons regardless of party.

Outlook: Expect more of these smear fights as anti-AIPAC candidates like Platner gain traction ahead of the next elections.