Graham Platner exits Maine Senate race amid assault allegations; Dems seek new nominee
Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, expressed regret on NBC’s “Meet the Press” over his previous endorsement of Graham Platner, following new allegations of sexual assault against the Maine Senate candidate. Platner has denied the allegations, which were made by a former partner, but he has since decided to withdraw from the Senate race. This development has significant implications for the Democratic Party’s efforts to regain control of the U.S.
- ▪Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, expressed regret on NBC’s “Meet the Press” over his previous endorsement of Graham Platner, following new allegations of sexual assault against the Maine Senate candidate.
- ▪Platner has denied the allegations, which were made by a former partner, but he has since decided to withdraw from the Senate race.
- ▪This development has significant implications for the Democratic Party’s efforts to regain control of the U.S.
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Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, expressed regret on NBC’s “Meet the Press” over his previous endorsement of Graham Platner, following new allegations of sexual assault against the Maine Senate candidate. Platner has denied the allegations, which were made by a former partner, but he has since decided to withdraw from the Senate race. This development has significant implications for the Democratic Party’s efforts to regain control of the U.S. Senate, as the Maine seat is pivotal for their strategy. With Platner’s exit, the Maine Democratic Party is tasked with selecting a new nominee by July 27 to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
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