Bernie Sanders Breaks Silence on Graham Platner Rape Allegation
Summary
Senator Bernie Sanders asked Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to leave the race after new sexual assault allegations surfaced. Platner denies the claims, while some Democrats have withdrawn their support, which may affect efforts to gain a Senate majority.Key Facts
- Bernie Sanders recommended Graham Platner step aside following serious sexual assault allegations.
- Platner is a progressive Democrat running against Republican Susan Collins in Maine’s Senate race.
- A woman named Jenny Racicot accused Platner of forcing sex on her in 2021 while she objected.
- Platner denies the allegation and calls it false.
- Other Democrats, including Rep. Ro Khanna, have withdrawn endorsements of Platner after the allegations.
- The controversy could hurt Democrats’ chances of winning this key Senate seat in 2026.
- Maine was seen as an opportunity to defeat Susan Collins, who is popular but vulnerable in a strong anti-Trump environment.
- Sanders had previously supported Platner and campaigned with him despite past controversies.
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