Bernie Sanders Urges Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner to Withdraw Over Rape Allegation

Senator Bernie Sanders publicly addressed the controversy surrounding Graham Platner. Platner is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine. A rape allegation has been raised against Platner. The allegation prompted calls for him to leave the race. Sanders was one of the last prominent allies to speak out. He urged Platner to drop out of the campaign. The demand adds pressure on the Maine Democratic ticket. Observers will watch how the party responds to the allegation.