Veterans groups call on Platner to leave Maine Senate race
Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center
Summary
At least three veterans organizations are calling on Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, to drop out of his race following a new allegation of sexual assault. “Veterans For Responsible Leadership is rescinding its endorsement of Graham Platner for U.S. Senate, effective immediately, following the credible sexual assault allegation reported this week by…
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