Breaking down the Graham Platner allegations, pressure from Democrats
Source: Politics - CBSNews.com · Bias: Center
Summary
Top Democrats want the party's nominee to drop out of the U.S. Senate race in Maine. Graham Platner has been involved in controversy throughout the campaign, but a new allegation of sexual misconduct had former allies speaking up. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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