Sanders Urges Platner to Step Aside | US News

Senator Bernie Sanders is urging Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee, Graham Platner, to step aside after a woman accused him of sexual assault — a claim Platner denies. Sanders, who previously backed Platner’s bid against Republican Senator Susan Collins, said he advised Platner to withdraw due to the seriousness of the allegations. With the July 13th ballot deadline looming, the Democratic party scrambles to find a replacement quickly — names like Janet Mills, Troy Jackson, and Ro Khanna are being floated. The outcome could reshape Senate power dynamics in a state where the race remains razor-thin and politically explosive. 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/e3a54307dbeafcf2