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Bernie Sanders calls on Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

Sanders said he recommended that Platner step aside after reports of serious allegations.

Bernie Sanders calls on Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
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Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that he urged Graham Platner to leave Maine’s Senate race after a report of an alleged sexual assault. Several other Democrats have withdrawn support or also called for Platner to step aside, while Troy Jackson filed to run for the seat.

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
D · NY · SEN

Senator who called on Platner to step aside

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator whose seat Platner is seeking

Chuck Schumer
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Senator who withdrew his endorsement of Platner

Senate candidate who filed paperwork to run for the seat

Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Senator who withdrew her endorsement of Platner

Ruben Gallego
D · AZ · SEN

Senator who withdrew his endorsement of Platner

ALSO MENTIONED  Jenny Racicot, Woman who alleged that Platner had sex with her against her will; Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor who opposed Platner

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Bernie Sanders Calls on Graham Platner to Leave Senate Campaign

Bernie Sanders urged Graham Platner to leave Maine’s Senate race after a woman accused Platner of sexual assault; Platner denied the allegation. Center outlets pair accounts of the allegation and denial with criticism of Sanders for backing Platner and debate over the Democratic Party’s direction. Right-leaning outlets also focus on Sanders’s prior support, with more emphasis on the timing of his call, demands for an apology, and claims of hypocrisy.

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