Sen. Bernie Sanders says he encouraged Graham Platner to step aside
Source: Politics - CBSNews.com · Bias: Center
Summary
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he spoke with Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner and recommended that he exit the Senate race.
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