Sanders, Warren Call for Platner to Quit

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren called for Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to step aside after a new nonconsensual sexual conduct allegation, which Platner denies. July 13 is reported as the deadline for Maine Democrats to replace him on the ballot.

1. Frame 1Warren and Sanders say Maine Democrats face a July 13 ballot deadline after they withdrew support from Platner.
2. Frame 2A new nonconsensual sexual conduct allegation triggered the calls; Platner denies the allegation.
3. Frame 3Former allies are speaking up as the party weighs whether its nominee can stay in the race.
4. Frame 4If Platner steps aside by July 13, Maine Democrats can try to replace him on ballots.
5. Frame 5Party officials accuse Platner’s team of trying to influence who would choose a replacement.
6. Frame 6The next choice is exit before the deadline or a Senate race with Platner still nominated.