Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" in the race.
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""the alleged assault is categorically false""
— Graham Platner , Politician
""The allegations reported today are incredibly disturbing – violence, abuse and sexual assault are absolutely unacceptable.""
— Chuck Schumer , Politician
""It's time for Mr. Platner to step aside and be replaced by July 13th.""
— Donna Brazile , Activist
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Senate Minority Leader and a prominent Democratic senator from New York.
Democratic senator from New Jersey.
Political strategist and former leader of the Democratic National Committee.
Democratic Senator from Michigan advocating for the bridge's economic benefits.
Elizabeth Warren is the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee.
Senate candidate and oyster farmer who won the Democratic primary in Maine.
Democratic senator from New York.
Democratic senator from New Mexico.
A California Democrat opposing military action against Iran.
Democratic congressman from Arizona.
Longtime Republican Senator from Maine who has served nearly 30 years.
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Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" in the race.
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