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Platner Drops Out Amid Assault Accusations | Cork News
Maine’s Senate race just hit a major snag as Democratic challenger Graham Platner abruptly stepped down amid explosive sexual assault allegations, forcing the party to scramble for a replacement before July 27th—crucial for their hopes of flipping the seat and gaining Senate control. Platner, who denies the claims and calls the push against him politically motivated, has until July 13th to officially withdraw. With top figures including Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee urging his exit, the party now faces a tough task: unite its base and find a candidate capable…
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