A political take framing the attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner as a hit job, arguing the outrage over his conduct is selective and driven by his lack of support for Israel.

• Graham Platner dropped out of his Maine Senate primary after coming under heavy attack.
• The claim is that the real reason he was targeted is that he is not pro-Israel.
• Democrats are accused of hypocrisy on misconduct, pointing to Ted Kennedy's long, celebrated career despite the Chappaquiddick death and abuse allegations.
• The point: rape and misconduct only seem to matter when they can sink a candidate in the final hours of a primary fight.

Outlook: Expect more of these intra-Democratic fights over Israel and candidate loyalty as primary season heats up.