Democrats face imminent deadline to replace Platner in Senate race
Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine has all but collapsed in the wake of a sexual assault allegation that he denies. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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The story so far
3 developments- Jul 8Platner yet to end Senate bid despite calls from Democrats
- Jul 9Graham Platner ends Senate bid. And, why Nolan Wells' death captured national attention
- Jul 10Platner posts formal withdrawal letter to end Senate campaign
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Quiet for 99 daysLast development · Jul 10 — Platner posts formal withdrawal letter to end Senate campaign