Schumer joins calls for Platner's withdrawal as Dem support collapses

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand urged Graham Platner to withdraw as the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine after allegations of sexual assault emerged. The Maine Democratic Party and several lawmakers have called for his withdrawal, with the DSCC threatening to withhold support if he remains on the ballot. Platner, a progressive primary winner, denies the allegations but is considering his next steps.