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Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner Faces Sexual Assault Allegation
A credible allegation of sexual assault against Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner in Maine was reported by Politico. Platner denied the claim in a video and said his campaign would decide next steps.
Jul 7, 7:45 PM·1m read1 source
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Platner posted a video after the report in which he denied the accusation and said his campaign would explore the best way forward.
Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, Representative Ro Khanna, and Pod Save America’s Jon Favreau withdrew their endorsements and called for Platner to drop out.
Platner defeated Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic primary after Mills suspended her campaign. Democratic voters selected Platner on June 9 despite prior reporting on his conduct and the tattoo.
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