Democrats' narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner in Maine faces a sexual assault allegation from a former partner, Jenny Racicot. The accusation claims Platner forced sexual intercourse while intoxicated in 2021. Consequently, prominent supporters have withdrawn their endorsements, creating turmoil in a must-win race. While Platner denies the claims, he stated he is reflecting on the campaign's future. This development complicates the Democrats' narrow path to securing a U.S. Senate majority against a 53-47 Republican advantage.