Maine Senate Race Implodes as Nominee Faces Sexual Assault Allegation

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Maine's Democratic Senate nominee is in crisis after a Politico report detailed sexual assault accusations.
Party leaders, including Bernie Sanders, urge him to withdraw.
This jeopardizes a key race for Democrats aiming to challenge incumbent Republican Susan Collins.

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Maine's Democratic Senate nominee is in crisis after a Politico report detailed sexual assault accusations. Party leaders, including Bernie Sanders, urge him to withdraw. This jeopardizes a key race for Democrats aiming to challenge incumbent Republican Susan Collins.

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