The allegations against Graham Platner, and what they mean for Maine's Senate race

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A woman who dated Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner has accused him of sexual assault, in reporting exclusive to POLITICO. Platner denied the allegations, calling them "troubling, serious, and false." Today on the Playbook Podcast, host Jack Blanchard in conversation with the reporters who broke the allegation explores what this all means for Platner, the Democrats, and the battle for the United State Senate.  For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook 

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