So. So here's what the AP is reporting tonight. Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platinum to drop out of Maine Senate race. Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the main U.S. senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the Succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday. The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platinum to depart the high stakes race against Republican Senator Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate. (20:16–20:23)
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Asserts that Graham Platner has not resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race despite a sexual assault allegation.
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