Elizabeth Warren Calls on Graham Platner to Withdraw From Senate Race

The senator from Massachusetts had previously campaigned with and for the nominee, but is now calling for his campaign to end.

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Elizabeth Warren is calling on Graham Platner to end his Senate campaign following a new sexual assault allegation.

In a statement cited by The Guardian, Warren said there can be no tolerance for sexual assault.

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Warren continued by saying the best path forward is for Platner to step aside as the Democratic nominee, allowing someone else to face incumbent Susan Collins in November.

She said the serious allegations should be addressed outside of the Senate race, adding that there is too much at stake.

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Platner on Monday denied an allegation from Jenny Racicot, a former girlfriend, who said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to Politico.

In a video posted to social media, Platner said he disputes the reporting but is taking time to consider the next steps for his campaign.

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And there you have it! Along with several other key political figures, Elizabeth Warren is calling for Graham Platner to withdraw from his race for a Senate seat.

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