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Democratic leaders have abandoned Graham Platner
Graham Platner's Senate campaign faces collapse as prominent Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, withdraw support following allegations he forced a former partner to have sex. Key Democratic organizations and endorsers, such as the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and VoteVets, have rescinded backing, redirecting resources away from the Maine race.
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