Democrats Move to Abandon Graham Platner as New Sexual Assault Allegation Rocks Maine Senate Race

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner faces a wave of demands to quit the race after a woman accused him of sexual assault, prompting party leaders and campaign committees to begin withdrawing endorsements days before the state's ballot deadline. Platner said he would step back from the trail to 'reflect,' leaving Democrats scrambling for a replacement in a contest that could decide Senate control.