Key Democratic figures call on Graham Platner to ‘immediately’ withdraw from Senate race – US politics live

Maine’s party leadership calls for Platner to withdraw after after sexual assault allegation emerges In a video message on Monday published after the Politico report, Platner again said the accusations were false, but that he was mindful of the political reality the accusation will carry. “We are taking the time to reflect on the best path forward for the state that I love, the people that I love, the movement I belong to and the goal of defeating Susan Collins,” Platner said. Continue reading...