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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued a joint statement on Monday calling on Graham Platner to "immediately withdraw" as Maine's Democratic Senate nominee, warning the DSCC "will not invest in the Maine Senate race if Platner remains on the ballot."

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued a joint statement on Monday calling on Graham Platner to "immediately withdraw" as Maine's Democratic Senate nominee, warning the DSCC "will not invest in the Maine Senate race if Platner remains on the ballot."

The development comes after Jenny Racicot, 41, told Politico that Platner entered her home uninvited in late 2021 and sexually assaulted her. Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false."

The development comes after Jenny Racicot, 41, told Politico that Platner entered her home uninvited in late 2021 and sexually assaulted her. Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false."

Rep. Ro Khanna, who had campaigned with Platner in June, withdrew his endorsement, saying the allegations were "very serious and credible." Sens. Ruben Gallego and Martin Heinrich also rescinded their support.

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Rep. Ro Khanna, who had campaigned with Platner in June, withdrew his endorsement, saying the allegations were "very serious and credible." Sens. Ruben Gallego and Martin Heinrich also rescinded their support.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who had endorsed Platner in March, called on him to step aside, stating "there can be no tolerance for sexual assault." The Maine Democratic Party also urged him to withdraw as its nominee.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who had endorsed Platner in March, called on him to step aside, stating "there can be no tolerance for sexual assault." The Maine Democratic Party also urged him to withdraw as its nominee.

Platner's campaign had faced several prior controversies, including a tattoo on his chest resembling a Nazi symbol, unearthed online comments dismissing rape victims and reports of sexually explicit messages sent to women outside his marriage.

Platner's campaign had faced several prior controversies, including a tattoo on his chest resembling a Nazi symbol, unearthed online comments dismissing rape victims and reports of sexually explicit messages sent to women outside his marriage.

Platner has until July 13 to withdraw from the race, after which the Maine Democratic Party would have until July 27 to name a replacement candidate under state law. In a video posted by Platner, he said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward."

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Platner has until July 13 to withdraw from the race, after which the Maine Democratic Party would have until July 27 to name a replacement candidate under state law. In a video posted by Platner, he said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward."

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This comes as Jenny Racicot, 41, told Politico that Platner entered her home uninvited in late 2021 and sexually assaulted her. Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false."

This comes as Jenny Racicot, 41, told Politico that Platner entered her home uninvited in late 2021 and sexually assaulted her. Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false."

Platner's campaign faced several prior controversies, including a tattoo on his chest resembling a Nazi symbol, unearthed online comments dismissing rape victims and reports of sexually explicit messages sent to women outside his marriage.

Platner's campaign faced several prior controversies, including a tattoo on his chest resembling a Nazi symbol, unearthed online comments dismissing rape victims and reports of sexually explicit messages sent to women outside his marriage.

Platner has until July 13 to withdraw from the race, after which the Maine Democratic Party would have until July 27 to name a replacement candidate under state law. He posted a video saying he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward."

Platner has until July 13 to withdraw from the race, after which the Maine Democratic Party would have until July 27 to name a replacement candidate under state law. He posted a video saying he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward."

Democrats urging Platner to withdraw reflects a commitment to accountability and consistent ethical standards. Credible accusations deserve serious consideration, especially for public officials seeking higher office. By pressing for the candidate's exit, Democrats aim to protect public trust, demonstrate integrity and reinforce expectations that allegations of misconduct carry meaningful political consequences.

Democrats urging Platner to withdraw reflects a commitment to accountability and consistent ethical standards. Credible accusations deserve serious consideration, especially for public officials seeking higher office. By pressing for the candidate's exit, Democrats aim to protect public trust, demonstrate integrity and reinforce expectations that allegations of misconduct carry meaningful political consequences.

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Democrats knew exactly who Platner was — the Nazi tattoo, the abuse allegations, the depraved online posts — and endorsed him anyway because he was winning. Ro Khanna literally said he believed Platner's accusers and backed him in the same breath. The party only found its conscience when the candidacy became a liability, proving the "believe women" standard gets ditched the moment political survival is on the line.

Democrats knew exactly who Platner was — the Nazi tattoo, the abuse allegations, the depraved online posts — and endorsed him anyway because he was winning. Ro Khanna literally said he believed Platner's accusers and backed him in the same breath. The party only found its conscience when the candidacy became a liability, proving the "believe women" standard gets ditched the moment political survival is on the line.

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Democrats already knew exactly who Platner was — the Nazi tattoo, the abuse allegations, the depraved online posts — and endorsed him anyway. Ro Khanna literally said he believed Platner's accusers and backed him in the same breath. The party only found its conscience when the candidacy became an electoral liability, proving the "believe women" standard gets ditched the moment political survival is on the line.

Democrats already knew exactly who Platner was — the Nazi tattoo, the abuse allegations, the depraved online posts — and endorsed him anyway. Ro Khanna literally said he believed Platner's accusers and backed him in the same breath. The party only found its conscience when the candidacy became an electoral liability, proving the "believe women" standard gets ditched the moment political survival is on the line.

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