POLITICSJul 6 · 21:58 UTCTHE HILLChris Stirewalt

Platner’s unraveling may keep the Senate in play for Democrats

Graham Platner faces allegations of raping an ex-girlfriend in 2021, prompting pressure from party leaders to withdraw from the Senate race. The scandal could impact the Senate's political outcome.

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