A Woman Accused Maine Senate Candidate Platner Of Sexual Assault. Democrats Are Scrambling To Force Him Out

Source: International Business Times

Graham Platner faces calls to drop out of the Maine Senate race. CJ Gunther/Getty Images Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to drop out of the race from prominent members of the party following a rape accusation. Platner, 41, a combat veteran and self-described oyster farmer, is taking on longtime Republican incumbent Susan Collins in a race considered to be a crucial battleground in the midterm elections if the Democrats hope to win a Senate majority.