Sen. Bernie Sanders says he encouraged Graham Platner to step aside
Summary
Senator Bernie Sanders spoke with Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner and suggested that Platner leave the race following a report accusing Platner of sexual assault, which Platner denied. Several Democrats have withdrawn their support for Platner, and major Senate Democratic groups are pulling funds from his campaign, limiting his chances in the upcoming election.Key Facts
- Bernie Sanders recommended Graham Platner step down from the Senate race after a sexual assault allegation.
- The allegation involves a Maine woman claiming Platner entered her home without permission in 2021 and forced himself on her.
- Platner denies the allegation and calls it "categorically false."
- Multiple Democrats have withdrawn endorsements or urged Platner to quit the race.
- The Senate Democrats' campaign arm and Senate Majority PAC are pulling financial support from Platner's campaign.
- Platner won the Democratic primary to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- Maine law allows candidates to be replaced after withdrawal by mid-July, with parties having two weeks to name a new candidate.
- Sanders’ opinion is important because he had been a key supporter of Platner.
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