Schumer calls for Dem Senate nominee Platner's withdrawal amid assault allegations

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race following allegations of sexual assault. Schumer, along with other national and state Democrats, has rescinded their support and endorsements for Platner. The Maine Democratic Party is also urging Platner to step down, with a deadline of July 13th for his withdrawal, after which the party would have two weeks to select a new nominee to challenge incumbent Susan Collins. AI

RANK_REASON Political figure facing serious allegations leading to withdrawal of support from party leadership. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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• Bernie Sanders
• Chuck Schumer
• Elizabeth Warren
• Graham Platner
• Jenny Racicot
• Kirsten Gillibrand
• Maine Democratic Party
• Ro Khanna
• Ruben Gallego
• Susan Collins
• Troy Jackson

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