On Tuesday, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) called for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the Senate race following assault allegations, while urging his party to avoid replacing him through a closed-door process that excludes voters.
Murphy Demands Platner Exit
In a post on X, Murphy said Democrats must win back the Senate to challenge President Donald Trump’s "daily, nuclear-grade corruption."
He argued that the allegations against Platner were serious enough to require a change in the Democratic nominee.
"The assault allegations against Graham Platner are disqualifying and he should be replaced as the nominee," Murphy wrote.
