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BREAKING: Bernie Sanders calls for Platner to drop out of Maine senate race - On The Line - MS NOW
There are growing calls for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out of the race, including from Sen. Bernie Sanders, after a woman told Politico that he sexually assaulted her. Platner has denied the allegation.
MS NOW Senior Capitol Hill Reporter Ali Vitali shares what she is hearing from her congressional sources and MS NOW Capitol Hill Reporter Kevin Frey shares what voters are saying in Portland. Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky joins Alicia Menendez with her analysis. - Aired on 07/07/2026.