Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has urged Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to rescind his endorsement of Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Maine Senate seat, following allegations of sexual assault against Platner. Fetterman criticized Sanders for continuing to support Platner despite these allegations, which include claims of a pattern of violence against women. In an interview on Fox News’s The Ingraham Angle, Fetterman stated, "I would really call Bernie Sanders to apologize for pushing this kind of predator more than anyone." He referenced a recent report detailing allegations made by Jenny Racicot, who accused Platner of forcing himself on her in 2021 after she had expressed her desire to end their relationship. Platner has denied the allegations, describing them as "troubling, serious, and false." Other Democratic leaders have also called for Platner to withdraw from the race, threatening to withhold funding if he does not step down.
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Fetterman Calls for Sanders to Withdraw Support for Platner Amid Allegations
Senator John Fetterman has called on Senator Bernie Sanders to withdraw his endorsement of Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, following sexual assault allegations against Platner. Fetterman criticized Sanders for supporting Platner despite the serious nature of the accusations, which Platner has denied.
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Fetterman tells Sanders to apologize for endorsing ‘predator’ Graham Platner
Fetterman Calls for Sanders to Withdraw Support for Platner Amid Allegations