Platner says he's taking time to consider future of Maine Senate bid

According to Axios, Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine's Senate race, says he's taking time to weigh the future of his campaign after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in twenty twenty-one. Platner, who denies the allegation, stopped short of ending his bid to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins. In a statement posted on X, he said that regardless of what he called the inaccuracy of the reporting, he's reflecting on the best path forward for the state, the people, and the movement he belongs to. Axios notes that at one point Platner referred to his campaign in the past tense, saying supporters were united in defeating Collins. This is a developing story.

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