Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges

Top Democrats are urging Graham Platner, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, to withdraw following a sexual assault allegation from a woman who claims he entered her home and assaulted her in late 2021. Platner has strongly denied these accusations, but the call for his resignation has intensified within the party as they seek to avoid any potential damage to their electoral prospects. This situation highlights the broader implications of sexual assault allegations in political races and the pressure on candidates to maintain high ethical standards.