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Platner Under Fire in Maine Senate Race | Venice Beach News
Maine’s Senate race is boiling over as Democratic nominee Graham Platner faces mounting pressure to drop out after a new sexual assault allegation surfaces. The accuser, Jenny Racicot, now details a 2021 incident she calls rape — a stark escalation from her prior, more general complaints. Critics are questioning the timing, suspecting a strategic move to force Platner’s exit. With incumbent Susan Collins looming as a formidable opponent, some Democrats argue he’s not the best bet to win. Endorsements are vanishing, the state party is calling for his withdrawal, and replacement names like…
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