Democrat Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim, calls out ‘Brutal political reality’
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Democrat Graham Platner’s decision came after a woman told CNN and Politico he raped her while he was heavily intoxicated nearly five years ago when they were in a casual dating relationship – an allegation Platner denies.
Democrats Scramble After Platner Exit
- Trump says Platner is ‘in a bind’ after sexual assault allegations but it depends ‘if you believe the woman’ The Independent —
- Democrat accused of rape exits key US Senate race The Straits Times —
- Graham Platner drops out of Senate race | Special Report CBS News —
- Democrat Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after ex-girlfriend accused him of rape Daily Mail —
- Scandal-plagued Graham Platner drops Maine Senate bid The Hill —