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 [Platner] to depart the high stakes race against Republican Senator Susan Collins. which could decide party control of the Senate. Platner's longtime backer, Senator Bernie Sanders, quote, recommended that he step aside. (20:27–20:35)
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Asserts that there were calls for Graham Platner to leave the Senate race against Susan Collins due to allegations.
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