Kingmaker Mamdani calls on Platner to 'drop out of the race' after rape allegation
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Bernie Sanders says he told Graham Platner to end his campaign after sexual assault allegation.
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Bernie Sanders says he told Graham Platner to drop out of his Senate race in Maine after a woman accused Platner of sexual assault.
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CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
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The New York TimesDemocrats continue pressuring Graham Platner to step down from Maine Senate race USA TodayDemocrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation AP NewsWoman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies
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Top Democrats press Maine Senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation
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Bernie Sanders says he encouraged Graham Platner to step aside.
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Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he spoke with Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner and recommended that he exit the Senate race.
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Bernie Sanders says he told Graham Platner to ‘step aside'
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**Summary:** Sen. Bernie Sanders has called on Democratic Senatorial candidate Graham Platner to "drop out of the race" after a woman accused him of sexual assault, joining other Democrats distancing themselves from his campaign. **Why It Matters:** This development underscores the political fallout following allegations of misconduct and highlights the growing tension within
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