Bernie Sanders FINALLY Addresses Platner Rape Claim
Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Tuesday finally pulled his support for embattled Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner after a woman accused the leftist oyster farmer of rape.
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“I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside,” the Vermont senator said.
It’s a stunning turnaround for the socialist who championed Platner on the campaign trail and, until now, stood firmly by the embattled oyster farmer despite numerous scandals.
“I’m going to do everything I can to make sure that Graham Platner is the next senator from the state of Maine,” Sanders previously said.
As of Tuesday afternoon, Platner had given no formal indication that he intends to drop out of the race, though he suggested he is reviewing the best path forward. Maine Democrats face a July 13 deadline to replace Platner on the ballot with another Democrat to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
This is a developing story. Stay with The Daily Wire for updates.
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