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Capitol agenda: Platner’s Hill support crumbles
Graham Platner's campaign faces new allegations of sexual misconduct, leading Democrats to call for his withdrawal and consider replacements like Troy Jackson amid a July 13 deadline for dropping out. Key Democrats, including Ro Khanna and Chuck Schumer, have shifted support to potential replacements, while Platner denies the allegations and has not confirmed plans to exit.
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- Maine’s Democratic Party leadership calls on Platner to drop out following POLITICO report
- Schumer joins calls for Platner's withdrawal as Dem support collapses
- Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
- Khanna and Gallego withdraw Platner endorsements
- Pelosi distances herself from ally Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations