Democratic Leaders Urge Graham Platner to Withdraw Amid Sexual Assault Allegation
Maine’s Democratic party leadership and prominent figures call on Senate candidate Graham Platner to step down following sexual assault accusations.
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Maine’s Democratic party leadership and prominent figures call on Senate candidate Graham Platner to step down following sexual assault accusations.
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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces multiple sexual assault allegations, with a key withdrawal deadline approaching for the Democratic Party to select a replacement nominee.
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Following a new sexual assault allegation, top Democrats and veterans organizations call on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race, while Platner denies the claims and considers his next steps.
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Jenny Racicot, who accused Graham Platner of sexual assault, spoke to CNN's Jake Tapper about her decision to come forward and denied that her allegations were politically motivated.
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Multiple credible accusations against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner prompt calls for his withdrawal from the race by party leaders and prominent Democrats.
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