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Fetterman demands Bernie Sanders apologize for backing alleged 'predator' Graham Platner in Maine Senate race

A woman accused Platner of sexual assault, and his campaign denied the accusation.

Fetterman demands Bernie Sanders apologize for backing alleged 'predator' Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
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John Fetterman called on Bernie Sanders to apologize for supporting Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a woman accused Platner of sexual assault. Sanders said he had recommended Platner step aside; Platner’s campaign denied the accusations.

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Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator criticized by Fetterman for supporting Platner

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John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator calling on Sanders to apologize for supporting Platner

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Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Senator who urged Platner to drop out

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative who urged Platner to drop out

ALSO MENTIONED  Jenny Racicot, Woman who accused Platner of sexual assault

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Graham Platner Withdraws From Maine Senate Race

Outlets report that a woman accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault, which he denied, and that the allegation prompted calls for him to leave the race. Later coverage reports that he suspended or withdrew from his campaign. Left-leaning outlets focus on candidate accountability, electoral stakes and the process for choosing a replacement. Center outlets track the allegation, Platner’s denial and Democratic officials’ response, including the campaign’s political risks. Right-leaning outlets more often cast the episode as Democratic hypocrisy or party failure, while also following the political fallout.

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