Leading US Democrats withdraw support for Platner after assault allegations
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has lost party support following allegations of sexual assault from a former girlfriend. Democratic leadership, including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, have called for his withdrawal from the race.
Why it matters
The loss of institutional support for a major candidate significantly impacts the competitive landscape of the US Senate race in Maine.
Monday’s accusations are the latest in a long string of controversies surrounding the Maine Democratic Senate candidate.
The article reports on a factual series of events involving political endorsements and allegations without injecting editorial opinion.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in