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Maine’s party leadership calls for Platner to withdraw after after sexual assault allegation emergesPresident Donald Trump and his Nato counterparts are gathering in Turkey today for a two-day summit that comes at a turning point in the organization’s history as the United States steps back from its traditional security role in Europe.Ahead of the meeting…

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Senate Democrats’ campaign arm calls for Platner to drop out of Maine race

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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and Chair Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.) on Monday called on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw as the Democratic nominee. “The allegations reported today are incredibly disturbing –– violence, abuse and sexual assault are absolutely unacceptable,” Schumer and Gillibrand…

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Maine’s Democratic Party called for a candidate "who represents our values and who carries our banner" in withdrawing its support.

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Graham Platner is facing growing pressure to end his campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine after Politico reported an allegation of sexual assault. Platner has denied the claim.

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HERE WE GO: Maine Democrat Party, Other High-Profile Dems Withdraw Endorsements, Say Platner Needs to Drop Out of Senate Race After Bombshell Rape Allegations

Democrat Senator Ruben Gallego and Democrat Rep Ro Khanna both withdrew their endorsements of Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner after the latest sexual assault allegations. The post HERE WE GO: Maine Democrat Party, Other High-Profile Dems Withdraw Endorsements, Say Platner Needs to Drop Out of Senate Race After Bombshell Rape Allegations appeared…

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Explosive sexual assault allegation rocks Platner campaign ahead of key deadline in crucial Senate race

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Rumors are swirling on social media about the future of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after several campaign events were canceled and a Politico report accused him of sexual assault ahead of a key deadline in the race.

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Schumer and Gillibrand call on Graham Platner to ‘immediately withdraw’ from Maine Senate race after rape allegation

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Schumer and Gillibrand call on Graham Platner to ‘immediately withdraw’ from Maine Senate race after rape allegation

“The allegations reported today are incredibly disturbing – violence, abuse and sexual assault are absolutely unacceptable,” the New York Democrats said in a statement released by the DSCC.

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