Graham Platner's most prominent press allies abandon him as rape allegation rocks Maine Senate race
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Why Democrats need Graham Platner to go away
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Democrats are pulling their endorsements of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault.
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Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner's support among lawmakers is vanishing in the wake of a sexual assault allegation first reported by
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CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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**Summary:** The Maine Senate race of Graham Platner is facing significant turmoil after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault, leading many media figures and prominent press allies to abandon his campaign. **Why It Matters:** This scandal could severely damage Platner's chances in the upcoming election, potentially weakening his support base and
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