Sen. Bernie Sanders says he encouraged Graham Platner to step aside

Independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont stated on Tuesday that he spoke with Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner. During their conversation, Sanders recommended that Platner step aside and withdraw from the US Senate race. This call for Platner to exit the competition comes amid allegations of sexual assault. Sanders confirmed he encouraged the nominee to leave the race following these specific claims, emphasizing the need for Platner to step down from his candidacy.