U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, the highest-profile backer of Graham Platner in Washington, urged the Maine Democratic Senate nominee to withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation Platner has denied.
Michael Learmonth, U.S. Politics and Justice Editor, explains the impact of Sander's endorsement withdrawal and what it could mean for the Democrat party.
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