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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chairwoman Kirsten Gillibrand called on Graham Platner to \u201cimmediately withdraw\u201d from the Maine Senate race Monday after the embattled Democratic candidate was accused of rape by an ex-girlfriend.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u201cThe allegations reported today are incredibly disturbing \u2013 violence, abuse and sexual assault are absolutely unacceptable,\u201d the New York Democrats said in a statement released by the DSCC.<\/p>\n

\u201cGraham Platner needs to immediately withdraw as the Democratic nominee for Senate and allow Maine Democrats the opportunity to choose a new candidate who can defeat Susan Collins,\u201d Schumer and Gillibrand continued.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The senators warned that Senate Democrats\u2019 campaign and fundraising arm \u201cwill not invest in the Maine Senate race if Platner remains on the ballot.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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