Democrats withdrawing Platner endorsements after sexual assault allegation
Summary
Two Democrats, Representative Ro Khanna and Senator Ruben Gallego, have taken back their support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies these allegations.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate in Maine.
- A woman who dated Platner has accused him of sexual assault in a Politico interview.
- Representative Ro Khanna of California withdrew his endorsement of Platner.
- Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona also withdrew his endorsement.
- Platner denies the sexual assault accusation.
- The news was reported by CBS News.
- Political analysts Ameshia Cross and Marc Short provided commentary on the situation.
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