Bernie Sanders tells Graham Platner to 'step aside' following sexual assault allegations

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has issued a statement following fresh allegations that Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner sexually assaulted a former romantic partner. MyNBC5 is your home for Vermont breaking news and weather. For your latest Vermont news and weather visit: https://www.mynbc5.com/ For licensing inquiries: https://www.mynbc5.com/licensing

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'BETRAYAL': Nicolle and Alex Wagner react to Graham Platner sexual assault allegations
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'BETRAYAL': Nicolle and Alex Wagner react to Graham Platner sexual assault allegations

Questions Arise Over Politico's Bombshell Graham Platner Report
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Questions Arise Over Politico's Bombshell Graham Platner Report

Maine Democrats release video on Graham Platner, process to replace him
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Maine Democrats release video on Graham Platner, process to replace him

Robert De Niro Unloads on Trump in Explosive Speech
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Robert De Niro Unloads on Trump in Explosive Speech

Fetterman says Democrats who backed Platner should "sit it out" if a new nominee needs to be chosen
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Fetterman says Democrats who backed Platner should "sit it out" if a new nominee needs to be chosen

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for 3 weeks. Why is his team silent?
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Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for 3 weeks. Why is his team silent?

Platner a 'Rorschach test' for Democrats' tolerance of 'scumbuggery,' Dem strategist says
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Platner a 'Rorschach test' for Democrats' tolerance of 'scumbuggery,' Dem strategist says

BREAKING: Bernie Sanders calls for Platner to drop out of Maine senate race
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BREAKING: Bernie Sanders calls for Platner to drop out of Maine senate race

The EPIC Opening Bar Fight - DESPERADO Clip | Antonio Banderas, Steve Buscemi
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The EPIC Opening Bar Fight - DESPERADO Clip | Antonio Banderas, Steve Buscemi

Fetterman calls Graham Platner a "total dirtbag" in wake of sexual assault allegation
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Fetterman calls Graham Platner a "total dirtbag" in wake of sexual assault allegation

Second explosive Platner allegation this week rocks embattled campaign reeling from rape accusation
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Second explosive Platner allegation this week rocks embattled campaign reeling from rape accusation

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The Burmese Python Is Disappearing in Florida at an Incredible Rate; the Real Culprit Surprises E...

If Platner stays on ballot ‘the seat is gone’ for Democrats: Political analyst
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If Platner stays on ballot ‘the seat is gone’ for Democrats: Political analyst

'Heavily intoxicated': Woman says Graham Platner raped her in 2021
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'Heavily intoxicated': Woman says Graham Platner raped her in 2021

Should Platner drop out? Reaction to growing fallout in Maine Senate race
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Should Platner drop out? Reaction to growing fallout in Maine Senate race

Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Platner facing calls to drop out of Maine Senate race
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Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Platner facing calls to drop out of Maine Senate race

Democratic strategist discusses Graham Platner's campaign
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Democratic strategist discusses Graham Platner's campaign

Deadline: White House 7/7/26 [5PM] | 🅼🆂🅽🅱️🅲 Breaking News Today July 7, 2026
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Deadline: White House 7/7/26 [5PM] | 🅼🆂🅽🅱️🅲 Breaking News Today July 7, 2026

BREAKING: New BOMBSHELL sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner reported by Politico
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BREAKING: New BOMBSHELL sexual assault allegation against Graham Platner reported by Politico

More allegations against Graham Platner: Violence claims
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More allegations against Graham Platner: Violence claims