Democrats weigh options as controversial Senate nominee faces calls to drop out of race after sexual assault allegationUS politics live – latest updatesTop Democrats are considering their options as Graham Platner, the party’s candidate for US Senate in Maine, faces growing calls to withdraw after a sexual assault allegation.While Platner has denied the claims, first reported by Politico on Monday, they sparked a chorus of criticism. He said he was “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” in the wake of the story. Continue reading...
