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Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid
Democrats withdrew support from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner following a rape allegation by Jenny Racicot. Prominent supporters like Elizabeth Warren, Ro Khanna, Martin Heinrich, and Ruben Gallego called for him to end his campaign after the accusation. Platner denied the allegation but faced widespread backlash leading to his campaign's collapse.
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