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Sen. Bernie Sanders says he encouraged Graham Platner to step aside
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he spoke with Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner and recommended that he exit the Senate race.
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Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he spoke with Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner and recommended that he exit the Senate race after a bombshell report Monday accusing Platner of sexual assault.
"I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine," Sanders said in a statement.
"In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside."
On Monday, Politico reported that a Maine woman, Jenny Racicot, said Platner entered her home without permission in late 2021 when he was drunk and forced himself on her.
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