Platner says he is ‘taking the time to reflect’ on his candidacy

Graham Platner, Maine U.S. Senate Democratic nominee, said he is 'taking the time to reflect on the best path forward' for his candidacy following an allegation from Jenny Racicot that he forced her to have sex. Platner denied the accusation but acknowledged the political impact, with potential replacement deadlines set by Maine state law. Progressive commentators Hasan Piker and Emma Vigeland criticized the allegations as damaging to his campaign.