Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that he personally urged Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to end his campaign, adding to mounting pressure on the candidate following a sexual assault allegation that has shaken one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races.
Sanders, who had been one of Platner's most prominent early supporters, said on social media that he had "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." Platner has denied the allegation.
