Bernie Sanders finally weighs in on acolyte Graham Platner after rape allegations

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Tuesday he has recommended Maine Democrat Graham Platner exit the Senate race following rape allegations by a former girlfriend.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) was an early endorser of Graham Platner, the scandal-scarred Senate hopeful from Maine. Getty Images

“I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine,” said Sanders, an early endorser of Platner.

“In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”

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