Sen. Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of the race after sexual assault allegation
Source: PBS
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — With Democrats across the U.S. abandoning their support of Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, party leaders found themselves Tuesday scrambling to determine next steps in their effort to win a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, Platner's longtime backer, joined the chorus Tuesday saying that he spoke with Platner and that "in light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside."
Platner, who denies the allegation, has so far not heeded the wave of calls to resign as the nominee. Instead, he posted a video on Monday saying he's currently considering next steps for his campaign while canceling town hall events.
Platner posted the video after reports that a woman who previously dated the first-time candidate said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop.
Read more: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/sen-bernie-sanders-says-graham-platner-should-drop-out-of-the-race-after-sexual-assault-allegation
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Bye-bye Graham Platner!
