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Platner Under Fire as Dems Reconsider | Global News
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Maine’s Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is under fire after a former partner accused him of drunkenly forcing himself on her in 2021 — a claim he denies but is now forcing him to reconsider his campaign. Top Democratic figures, including Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ruben Gallego, have pulled their endorsements, and Maine Democrats are demanding his resignation, citing multiple allegations against him. Platner, who won the primary in April and was poised to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins, now faces mounting pressure as state law allows him to be replaced on the ballot by July 13 — with a new candidate needing to be named by July 27. Already canceling events, Platner’s future is in doubt as the party scrambles to salvage a critical race.
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