Democrats Face Pressure to Drop Maine Senate Nominee Platner Amid New Allegations
Following a fresh sexual assault allegation, Democrats are struggling to defend their Maine Senate candidate, Platner.
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Following a fresh sexual assault allegation, Democrats are struggling to defend their Maine Senate candidate, Platner.
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