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Platner Faces Pressure Over Assault Claims | US News
Maine’s Senate race is in chaos as Democratic primary winner Graham Platner faces explosive sexual assault allegations from 2021. Top Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, are demanding he step down immediately, vowing not to fund his campaign. Platner denies the claims but is weighing his options, with Maine law giving him until July 13th to withdraw — and if he does, the party has two weeks to name a new challenger against Susan Collins. The Maine Democratic Party has joined the call for his exit, and progressive allies like Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ruben Gallego have…
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