The number of Democrats urging Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race is increasing. This follows accusations of sexual assault by a woman who previously dated him. Platner has refuted the claims and is evaluating his next steps.
Amna Nawaz, co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, spoke with Steve Mistler from Maine Public Radio about how this situation might impact the political race.
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