Platner Accused of Meddling in Own Replacement as Democrats Push Him Out

Maine's Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner denies a sexual assault allegation reported July 6. Now, his own party accuses him of repeatedly trying to influence who replaces him—a separate charge that cuts to process itself. Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders urge withdrawal. Platner must decide by July 13 to allow Democrats time to nominate a replacement before November's general election against Republican Susan Collins.