Graham Platner denies sex assault claim as Democrats urge him to quit Maine Senate race

Democrat Graham Platner is facing a major controversy in his bid to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins after Jenny Racicot accused him of sexual assault. Platner has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them a desperate ploy to derail his campaign. The situation has sparked calls from within the Democratic party for Platner to step down from the Senate race. The outcome could have significant implications for the balance of power in the Senate, especially given the razor-thin margins in current political dynamics.