Bernie Sanders calls on Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
Summary
Senator Bernie Sanders asked Democrat Graham Platner to leave the race for the Maine Senate seat after a report said Platner sexually assaulted a woman he dated in 2021. Sanders said he spoke with Platner about what is best for Maine.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is running for the Maine Senate seat as a Democrat.
- A report alleges Platner sexually assaulted a woman he dated in 2021.
- Senator Bernie Sanders spoke directly to Platner about the situation.
- Sanders suggested that Platner should quit the Senate race.
- The call from Sanders was made public on Tuesday.
- Sanders framed his advice as being in the best interest of Maine.
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