Sanders Demands Platner Drop Senate Race | Montpelier News

Senator Bernie Sanders is demanding that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner drop out amid fresh allegations of rape from 2021 and other misconduct claims, joining a chorus of Vermont lawmakers and national Democrats—including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand—who say the Democratic Party will not fund his campaign. Platner denies the rape allegations but admits to past issues, while his team weighs next steps after Sanders rescinded support. Former Senate President Troy Jackson, who once backed Platner, is now considering a run himself after withdrawing his endorsement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ef745e8a1329e40