Democrats scramble to save Maine race after Platner implosion

Democrats are scrambling to save what seemed like a winnable Senate race in Maine after Graham Platner’s implosion in the wake of a new rape allegation against him.

While Platner has denied the accusation and has yet to end his campaign, he is bleeding supporters and his days look numbered.

Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), has even called on him to withdraw from the race, though the progressive senator took longer than others to issue a statement.

Susan Collins (R-Maine) in November at this point as getting Platner out of the race quickly and finding someone else to stand in his place.

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