# Graham Platner, Ken Paxton and the Amoral Center

- Published: 2026-06-02T22:55:30Z
- Updated: 2026-07-08T04:44:58Z
- Section: Opinion
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/opinion/graham-platner-morality-sexting.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Ross Douthat
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Why a morally divided country might find sleazy candidates reassuring.

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