On "Forbes Newsroom," Democratic strategist Laurie Watkins responded to the rape allegation against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner.

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine said he was assessing next steps after allegations of sexual assault were reported on Monday by Politico. Platner denied them as…

Platner issued the statement shortly after the new allegation was made public Monday.

Some rushed to defend the embattled Senate nominee, while others called to move on given the severity of the allegations.

Under Maine law, Platner has just one week — until next Monday — to remove his name from the ballot.

Platner is facing increasing pressure to drop out.