Pressure mounts on Maine democrat following sexual assault allegation

Senator Bernie Sanders says Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner should step aside following a sexual assault allegation. Democrats across the U.S. are withdrawing their support for Platner after the allegation surfaced, which he denies. The allegation involves a woman who claims Platner sexually assaulted her in 2021. Pressure is mounting for Platner to withdraw, as Maine law sets strict deadlines for replacing candidates on the ballot. Democrats remain divided over who should replace him.