Top Democrats press Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation and reports of a Nazi-symbol tattoo. Prominent Democrats, including party leadership, have rescinded their endorsements and urged him to step aside.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sareen Habeshian Getty Images Top Democrats are calling for Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic candidate for the US Senate, to drop out of the race after a woman he previously dated accused him of sexual assault.
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