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4 weeks ago
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.
4 weeks ago
Platner should drop out of Maine’s US Senate race after sexual assault allegation, Sanders says
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to step aside as party leaders scramble to determine the next steps.
